水能载舟，亦能覆舟
shuǐ​néng​zài​zhōu​yì​néng​fù​zhōu

water can carry a boat or overturn it

水能载舟，亦能覆舟 水能載舟，亦能覆舟 shuǐ​néng​zài​zhōu​yì​néng​fù​zhōu
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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