"眠っている犬を起こすのは良くない。"
— Geoffrey Chaucer
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Simplified Meaning:
When something or someone dangerous is calm and not causing trouble, it’s best to leave them alone. Imagine you see a sleeping dog that usually barks a lot and might bite you. Waking it up could cause you problems, so it's smarter to let it sleep. For example, if there’s an unresolved argument in your family, and everyone has found peace, bringing it up again might cause new fights. Letting it stay in the past means everyone can stay peaceful. Another example is not bringing up a colleague’s past mistakes at work when things are running smoothly. It's wiser to let old issues stay behind rather than start trouble again. In life, sometimes it's better to leave certain things undisturbed to avoid unnecessary conflict.
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