Agree, for law is costly.

The proverb urges people in a dispute to consider an agreement before turning to the law. Legal proceedings can consume money that both sides might otherwise save.

It presents the expense of a legal fight as a reason to compromise, not as a reason to accept any terms. The value of an agreement still depends on what each side must give up.

Use it when discussing whether to settle a disagreement rather than pursue legal action, especially when the likely costs could outweigh the benefit of continuing the fight.