“Good medicine is bitter to the mouth.” — Japanese proverb · The Inspired Sage

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Good medicine is bitter to the mouth.

— Japanese proverb

Japanese proverb; original: “良薬口に苦し” (Wikiquote: Japanese proverbs)

About this proverb

Attributed to: Japanese proverb
Source: Japanese proverb; original: “良薬口に苦し” (Wikiquote: Japanese proverbs)
Culture / tradition: Japanese
Attribution status: Traditional
Verification: Primary reference

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