bara döda fiskar följer strömmen

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Swedish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, "Only dead fish follow the stream." (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “Said to be based on a Russian proverb.”)

Proverb[edit]

bara döda fiskar följer strömmen

  1. think for yourself, do not be overly influenced by others