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Affection can grow after a quarrel.

β€” Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown

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What does this proverb mean?

Resolving a disagreement honestly can sometimes deepen understanding.

Sources and attribution

Unattributed Traditional proverb; individual author and earliest use unknown.

Source: National Institute of Korean Language β€” Korean Basic Dictionary , Korean Basic Dictionary, proverb: 싸움 끝에 정이 λΆ™λŠ”λ‹€

Origin: Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown

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