Many hands make light work

Meaning: Tasks are easier when shared among many people.

Origin: English proverb from John Heywood's proverb collection (1546).

Translations

• French: L'union fait la force (literally: Unity makes strength)
• Spanish: Muchas manos hacen el trabajo ligero (literally: Many hands make work light)
• Japanese: 三人寄れば文殊の知恵 (Sannin yoreba Monju no chie) (literally: Three people together have Manjusri's wisdom)

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• A gentle word opens an iron gate — Kindness and diplomacy can overcome even the most resistant obstacles.
• Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent — Saying nothing is often wiser than speaking without knowledge.
• The tongue has no bones, but it is strong enough to break a heart — Words, though intangible, can inflict deep and lasting wounds.
• A problem shared is a problem halved — Talking about difficulties with others makes them easier to bear and to solve.

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