parempi laiha sopu kuin lihava riita
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Finnish[edit]
Proverb[edit]
parempi laiha sopu kuin lihava riita (literally, “better a lean accord than a fat quarrel”)
- It's often wiser to conclude an agreement that reasonably serves one's interests than to continue quarreling.
Usage notes[edit]
- 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".