Never drink water, fishes make love in that stuff!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker advises against drinking water because fish make love in it.
- In plain terms
- Do not drink water because fish mate in it.
- What can you take from it?
- Disgust can drive avoidance of basic needs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does disgust stop you from drinking?
- What keeps you from drinking water?
Another view
It is factually incorrect and unhygienic advice.
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