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君子报仇,十年不晚

jūn zǐ bào chóu, shí nián bù wǎn
A gentleman takes revenge — even ten years is not too late.

Gentleman's revenge, ten years not late.

Revenge or justice does not need to be immediate. A wise per...

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.

Someone might say this when a person is humiliated at work but decides to quietly build their skills and reputation instead of confronting the bully immediately.

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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