先小人,後君子

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early; prior; former
early; prior; former; in advance; first
 
scoundrel or villain; person of low position
back; behind; rear
back; behind; rear; afterwards; after; later
 
trad. (先小人,後君子) 小人 君子
simp. (先小人,后君子) 小人 君子
Literally: “be the villain first, then be the gentleman”.

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先小人,後君子

  1. Rules and terms should be stated clearly at first, etiquettes are of lower priority.