Thiện nhân thì gươm tuốt trần, thánh nhân thì cầm gươm sắc
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A good person uses their power with restraint, while a truly virtuous person wields it with precision
Examples
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Sources & notes
Headword listed in the vdict.com proverb dictionary index (discovery source; headword only — no source content copied). Entered as candidate 2026-08-05; definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-08; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Thiện nhân thì gươm tuốt trần, thánh nhân thì cầm gươm sắc” mean?
A good person uses their power with restraint, while a truly virtuous person wields it with precision Literally: good person then sword sheathe dust, saint person then hold sword sharp
Is “Thiện nhân thì gươm tuốt trần, thánh nhân thì cầm gươm sắc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.