ProverbWisdom
English originc. 1621
English originc. 1621Anything for a quiet life.
Meaning: Compromising principles for peace often costs more than the temporary harmony it buys.
Origin: The title of a Jacobean city comedy by Thomas Middleton, probably written with John Webster, around 1621. It describes giving in to demands simply to avoid trouble.
Equivalents in Italian
Italian: Alla pace si può sacrificar tutto (literally: Everything may be sacrificed for peace)
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