"bara döda fiskar följer strömmen" meaning in Swedish

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Proverb

Etymology: Literally, "Only dead fish follow the stream." Head templates: {{head|sv|proverb}} bara döda fiskar följer strömmen
  1. think for yourself, do not be overly influenced by others
    Sense id: en-bara_döda_fiskar_följer_strömmen-sv-proverb-0zY0O9k7 Categories (other): Swedish entries with incorrect language header, Swedish proverbs

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