
ProverbWisdom
English origin1530
The more the merrier; the fewer the better cheer.
Meaning: Larger crowds dilute individual portions and attention; intimate gatherings allow deeper connection and generosity.
Origin: An old rhyming pair recorded in 1530 and included in John Heywood's 1546 collection: more guests make a livelier party, but fewer means more food for each.
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