Revenge or justice does not need to be immediate. A wise person can wait patiently, sometimes for years, for the right moment to settle a score.
This saying reflects a pragmatic view of conflict in Chinese culture. While it sounds vengeful, it actually promotes patience and strategic thinking over impulsive action, which could lead to worse outcomes.
It teaches emotional control and long-term thinking. In a society where open confrontation can cause loss of face and social disruption, patience is seen as a form of strength, not weakness.
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