la nuit porte conseil
French
Etymology
Literally, “the night carries advice”, or more loosely translated as “night is a good advisor/counselor”. Compare Italian la notte porta consiglio.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /la nɥi pɔʁ.t(ə) kɔ̃.sɛj/
Proverb
la nuit porte conseil
- sleep on it! (it's better to examine things in the cold light of day)
See also
- à tête reposée