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: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

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