Meaning of the word "better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a stalled ox and hatred therewith" in English
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better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a stalled ox and hatred therewith
US /ˈbetər ɪz ə ˈdɪnər əv ɜːrbz wer lʌv ɪz ðæn ə stɔːld ɑːks ænd ˈheɪtrɪd ðerˈwɪð/
UK /ˈbetər ɪz ə ˈdɪnər əv hɜːbz weə lʌv ɪz ðæn ə stɔːld ɒks ænd ˈheɪtrɪd ðeəˈwɪð/
Idiom
It is better to live in poverty with love and peace than to live in luxury with conflict and hatred.
Example:
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They have very little money, but their home is full of joy; truly, better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
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I would rather live in this tiny apartment with you than in a mansion with a family that fights; better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.