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Один воин тысячу водит
One strong and determined man can head a great number of people. See Артель атаманом крепка (A)
Cf: Every plane has a pilot (Am.). Every ship needs a captain (Am.). One dog can drive a flock of sheep (Br.)

Русско-английский словарь пословиц и поговорок. . 2013.