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Chinese
Etymology
Unknown. Attested since the Yuan Dynasty. Sometimes believed to be a corruption of 無度不丈夫 (“A great man should be able to forgive”), but this is likely a folk etymology.
Pronunciation
Proverb
無毒不丈夫
- A great man will not refuse to do something vicious, cruel or immoral when it is necessary.
Usage notes
- Careless usage of this proverb may be considered obscene.