Long-time friends are more valuable than new ones.
Долгие друзья ценнее новых. (dolgije druzja tsenneje novykh)
"I trust John more than anyone else—an old friend is better than two new ones."
"Я доверяю Джону больше, чем кому-либо еще—старый друг лучше, чем два новых." (ya doveryayu Dzhonu bol'she, chem komu-libo eshche—**staryj drug luchshe, chem dva novykh**)
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a subtle and persuasive way of selling without pressure
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to be remembered for something important or significant