parempi laiha sopu kuin lihava riita

Finnish

Etymology

lit. "better a lean accord than a fat quarrel"

Proverb

parempi laiha sopu kuin lihava riita

  1. It's often wiser to conclude an agreement that reasonably serves one's interests than to continue quarreling.

Usage notes
  • One frequently used English quote with same effect is "A lean compromise is better than a fat lawsuit".
  • Another popular variant, allegedly of Sicilian origin, goes: "Better a lean accord than a hefty sentence".
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