la notte porta consiglio

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Italian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, the night carries advice, or more loosely translated as night is a good advisor/counselor. Compare French la nuit porte conseil.

Proverb[edit]

la notte porta consiglio

  1. sleep on it! (it's better to examine things in the cold light of day)

See also[edit]