Su uyur, düşman uyumaz
Always be vigilant; enemies never rest
Literal translationWater sleeps, the enemy doesn't sleep
Usage contextReflects historical Turkish military culture and vigilance
Frequencycommon
Example
Rakipler hep çalışıyor. Su uyur, düşman uyumaz.Modern usage
Used in competitive business and personal conflicts
Similar English proverb
Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty