請將不如激將
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lit. to dispatch a general is not as effective as to excite a general
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fig. inciting people to action is more effective than dispatching orders
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Saying俗语俗語
Proverb谚语諺語 · Widely known
- Literally
- inviting a general is not as good as provoking a general
- Meaning
- To get someone to act, provoking their pride often works better than asking politely.
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