忠言逆耳 zhōng yán nì ěr

zhōng yán nì ěr phrase honest advice, although unpleasant to the ear, induces good conduct
Domain: Proverb 谚语
Notes: From Han Feizi's Wai Chu Shuo Zuo Shang (DCP 'Z137')

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