There is no fish in clear water, and there is no disciple in human view. This means that if the water is too clear, fish can't survive, and if people are too strict, there is no companion. Now it is sometimes used to mean not to ask too much of people or things.

Source: Article 65 of Dai Li Li Ji Zhang Ziwen's Admission as an Official: "Therefore, if the water is clear, there will be no fish, and people will have no disciples. Therefore, it is vain and straightforward, making it complacent; Flexibility, self-seeking; Measure it and make it self-sufficient. "

Therefore, if the water is too clear, no fish can survive; If you are too smart, no one will be your partner. Therefore, correct the people's evil deeds and reassure them; Guide the people in a tolerant way so that they can seek their own perfection; Measure private capital, teach students in accordance with their aptitude and let them find their own future.

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There is no fish in clear water, and there is no disciple in human view;

Clear water means no fish, and people are regular and have no disciples. Whether it is to ask the water not to be too clear and people not to be too strict, the real significance lies in that we should be tolerant of others and find a corresponding balance between strictness and tolerance, so that when dealing with people, we can avoid some unnecessary troubles, let go of our own obsession and not cling to each other.

Now, this sentence still has full reference value, which shows what kind of struggle and consideration our ancestors experienced in summing up such words before they can sum up such incisive words.