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Fish do not play in perfectly clear water.

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

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What does this proverb mean?

Expecting flawless conduct from everyone can make relationships difficult.

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: 맑은 물에 κ³ κΈ° μ•ˆ λ…Όλ‹€

Origin: Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown

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