English-Finnish translations for better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness

• marjakin on poimittava maasta

Definition of better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness

• In the face of hopelessness and discontent, it is more worthwhile to do some good, however small, in response than to complain about the situation

Related words

• it's better to give than to receive
• it is better to give than to receive
• better an egg today than a hen tomorrow
• have better fish to fry
• have better things to do