Interesting Yiddish Proverbs, Idioms and Sayings

8. “Better an empty cup than a full cup with a fly.” (בעסער א ליידיק קאַפּ ווי א פולן קאַפּ מיט א מאיתען)

In essence, this saying teaches that it’s better to have less than to have something that is compromised. It conveys an important life lesson about valuing quality over quantity and emphasizes the significance of integrity.