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The danger of mouth-sweat
綸言汗の如し (Ringen ase no gotoshi; “Imperial words are like sweat.”) Definition: Words, like sweat, cannot be put back where they came from. Once a ruler has issued a command or decree, it cannot be changed or undone. Implicit in this … Continue reading
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Tagged Book of Han, can't be taken back, 綸言, imperial words, sweat, 汗
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