parempi laiha sopu kuin lihava riita

Finnish

Proverb

parempi laiha sopu kuin lihava riita (literally, “better a lean accord than a fat quarrel”)

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".