為富不仁，為仁不富

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(idiom, from Mencius) the rich are not benevolent, and the benevolent are not rich

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. (idiom, from Mencius) the rich are not benevolent, and the benevolent are not rich

Written Forms

為富不仁，為仁不富Traditional · Main Form
为富不仁，为仁不富Alternate Form

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