Gèrén chuán dǐxià yǒu shuǐ, gèrén zì xíng.

Lit [Since] there's water under each individual's boat, [so] each person goes his [or her] own way.

Fig Each looks after him or herself and no one interferes with anyone else. You take care of your business and I'll take care of mine.

Note [Cf. Píng Yāo Zhuàn, chap. 22; see also chuán duō bù ài above.]

Topics INDIVIDUALISM INTERFERENCE Píng Yāo Zhuàn SELF-INTEREST