parempi laiha sopu kuin lihava riita

Proverb

 * 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".