What does it mean by saying water runs deep???

Question

What does it mean by saying water runs deep???

Answer 1

Water runs deep means that no matter how you patch things up water will always find its way throw. Water is always running and always dripping.

Answer 2

The saying is, "Still waters run deep".  It means that even when things appear one way on the surface, something may be going on beneath that surface.  For example, a person who appears kind and pleasant may be manipulative and mean when they get into certain situations, or a seemingly happy marriage may be falling apart behind closed doors.

Answer 3

I think the saying is "still water runs deep."   It's a comparison to the fact that a shallow stream, as it runs over stones and whatever, makes a lot of splashing, while a deep river flows more smoothly.   (In other words, a quiet person may have "deeper" thoughts, while a lively person may be more "shallow.")

Answer 4

The quote I've heard is "Still waters run deep."  Meaning that you may appear quiet on the surface, like a pool in a river, but have a lot going on behind the scenes--you're deep.