"Water that is too pure has no fish." - Ghanaian Proverb

“Water that is too pure has no fish.”

- Ghanaianpatience

Meaning

Excessive perfectionism is impractical; accept imperfection patiently.

Ewe fishermen along the Volta know that murky waters yield the best catch. This proverb counsels acceptance of life's messy realities.

Origin

Ghanaian

Language

Ewe

“Patience can cook a stone.”

Nigerian

“The man who counts the bits of food he swallows is never satisfied.”

South African

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