I have seen the Mississippi. That is muddy water. I have seen the Saint Lawrence. That is clear water. But the Thames is liquid history. John Burns
Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone. Alan Watts
Let muddy water stand and it will become clear. Laozi
The buffalo that arrive late will have to drink muddy water and eat dried grass. Vietnamese Proverb
Muddy water won't do for a mirror. Italian Proverb
The timid ox drinks muddy water. Kikuyu Proverb