parempi laiha sopu kuin lihava riita
Finnish
Etymology
lit. "better a lean accord than a fat quarrel"
Proverb
parempi laiha sopu kuin lihava riita
- 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".