yán​zhě​wú​zuì​wén​zhě​zú​jiè

don't blame the speaker, take note of his warning

Senses

言者无罪,闻者足戒/ 言者無罪,聞者足戒 yán​zhě​wú​zuì​wén​zhě​zú​jiè don't blame the speaker, take note of his warning

The person speaking should not be punished for their opinions, while the person listening should take the words as a lesson; an exhortation to speak one's mind without fear of reprisals.

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