shuǐnéngzàizhōuyìnéngfùzhōu
water can carry a boat or overturn it
- water can carry a boat or overturn it
- Proverb meaning that the people can support a ruler or overthrow him; also used more broadly to mean that anything can be a double-edged sword, providing benefit if used correctly but causing harm if used poorly managed.
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- 水能载舟 shuǐnéngzàizhōu