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Korean proverbs on learning and growth

Traditional Korean sayings with English renderings, original explanations, and dictionary references. These sayings describe life from different perspectives; not all are advice to follow literally.

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A young bamboo shoot growing among mature bamboo in soft morning light.

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An inexperienced shaman brings disaster.

— Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown ↗

A young bamboo shoot growing among mature bamboo in soft morning light.

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With many hands, the work is easier.

— Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown ↗

A young bamboo shoot growing among mature bamboo in soft morning light.

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A room that heats quickly cools quickly.

— Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown ↗

A young bamboo shoot growing among mature bamboo in soft morning light.

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See a task through once you start.

— Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown ↗

A young bamboo shoot growing among mature bamboo in soft morning light.

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Ten years of indigestion finally relieved.

— Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown ↗

A young bamboo shoot growing among mature bamboo in soft morning light.

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In ten years, even rivers and mountains change.

— Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown ↗

A young bamboo shoot growing among mature bamboo in soft morning light.

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Whoever sows must reap.

— Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown ↗

A young bamboo shoot growing among mature bamboo in soft morning light.

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Sow seeds, and a harvest follows.

— Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown ↗

A young bamboo shoot growing among mature bamboo in soft morning light.

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You cannot easily defeat someone who knows the situation.

— Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown ↗

A young bamboo shoot growing among mature bamboo in soft morning light.

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You cannot even drink cold water in front of children.

— Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown ↗

A young bamboo shoot growing among mature bamboo in soft morning light.

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As if learned in the mother's womb.

— Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown ↗

A young bamboo shoot growing among mature bamboo in soft morning light.

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Hear ten things and understand not even one.

— Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown ↗

A young bamboo shoot growing among mature bamboo in soft morning light.

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Can you become full with the first spoonful?

— Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown ↗