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君子不器
jūn​zǐ​bù​qì

a person of noble character is not a tool

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  1. 君子 jūn​zǐ noun
    gentleman
    A man of noble character, integrity, and virtue; often contrasted with 小人 xiǎo​rén.
  2. 不器 bù​qì
    not limited to one use
    Not being restricted to a single function like a tool or container; used to describe someone with wide-ranging talents and versatile abilities.