A day-old puppy doesn't fear the tiger.

What it means

The Review calls it a picture of inexperience: the newcomer fears nothing because he knows nothing. That boldness can be foolish, and it can also be a gift. Keep the fearlessness and add the knowledge.

The source

"A day-old puppy doesn't fear the tiger." This Korean proverb is recorded in The Korea Review 1 (1901), 'Korean Proverbs', p. 52. Translated by The Korea Review (H. B. Hulbert, ed.), 1901.

"A one day old dog does not fear the fierce tiger."

The Korea Review (H. B. Hulbert, ed.), 1901, The Korea Review 1 (1901), 'Korean Proverbs', p. 52. Text read at archive.org.

Who said it

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Questions

What does "A day-old puppy doesn't fear the tiger." mean?

The Review calls it a picture of inexperience: the newcomer fears nothing because he knows nothing. That boldness can be foolish, and it can also be a gift. Keep the fearlessness and add the knowledge.

Who said "A day-old puppy doesn't fear the tiger."?

Korean proverb. Source: The Korea Review 1 (1901), 'Korean Proverbs', p. 52.

What is the original wording?

A one day old dog does not fear the fierce tiger (The Korea Review (H. B. Hulbert, ed.), 1901). Translated by The Korea Review (H. B. Hulbert, ed.), 1901.

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