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君子一言，快马一鞭 比喻一言为定，决不翻诲 宋·释道原《景德传灯录》卷六：“快马一鞭，快人一言。有事何不出头来，无事各自珍重 Jūn  Zǐ  Yī  Yán，Kuài  Mǎ  Yī  Biān Jzyb 一言既出，驷马难追、言而有信 言而无信 复句式；作状语、分句；含褒义

Jun Zi Yi Yan, Kuai Ma Yi Bian (君子一言，快马一鞭) means that a gentleman's word is his bond, like a swift horse that needs only a light whip, emphasizing the importance of keeping promises. It is from "Jingde Record of the Transmission of the Lamp" by Shi Daoyuan of the Song Dynasty.

君子一言，快马一鞭 (jūn zǐ yī yán, kuài mǎ yī biān) 比喻一言为定，决不反悔，形容君子守信用。出自宋·释道原《景德传灯录》。

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