Never fish in troubled waters.

Meaning: Pursuing opportunities amid chaos or conflict will likely yield poor results and entangle you in problems.

Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

More proverbs about Perseverance

• Never make troubles of trifles. — Small annoyances magnified through worry waste energy better spent on genuine problems.
• Where there's a will, there's a way — Determination will help you find a solution.
• Practice makes perfect — Repeated practice leads to mastery.
• Fall seven times, get up eight — Perseverance is the key to mastery and resilience.
• Rome wasn't built in a day — Great things take time and patience.
• The early bird catches the worm — Those who act first gain advantage.

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