Quả quít dày có móng tay nhọn(*)!
Có trộm cắp thì có người săn bắt cắp,
Xe tôi bị mất bản số đôi lần,
Giờ mới biết ngoài tiệm đã có bán loại ốc vít chống người mở trộm.
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Giả sử tính thiện được giữ mãi đời một người,
… và hằng tỷ người đều thiện,
Thì chắc xã hội loài người có văn minh hơn không?
(*) vài câu tục ngữ.
AI Gemini dịch:
You've shared some interesting thoughts and observations! Let's break them down and explore them in English.
"A thick tangerine has sharp fingernails"
This is a great Vietnamese proverb! The closest English equivalent that captures the essence of "Quả quít dày có móng tay nhọn" is:
"Every lock has a key."
This proverb suggests that for every problem or challenge (the thick tangerine), there is a solution or a way to overcome it (the sharp fingernails). It also implies that if someone is trying to do something bad, there's usually a way to counteract it, just as you experienced with the anti-theft screws for your license plates.
On Theft and Countermeasures
It's frustrating to have your license plates stolen multiple times, but it's great that you found a solution with the anti-theft screws! This perfectly illustrates the proverb above. The existence of theft (the problem) leads to the innovation of anti-theft devices (the solution).
On Human Nature and Society
You bring up a profound philosophical question with "Nhân chi sơ tính bổn thiện" which translates to "At birth, human nature is fundamentally good." This is a core idea in Confucianism.
You then pose a fascinating hypothetical:
* If this innate goodness were maintained throughout a person's life...
* And if billions of people were all good...
* Would human society be more civilized?
The answer, in short, is a resounding yes, it absolutely would.
If everyone truly maintained their innate goodness, we would likely see:
* Less conflict and crime: People would act with integrity and respect for others, eliminating the root causes of many societal ills.
* Greater trust and cooperation: Interactions would be built on mutual understanding and a desire to help, fostering stronger communities and global collaboration.
* More focus on progress and innovation: Energy that is currently spent on resolving disputes or protecting against harm could be redirected towards solving global challenges like poverty, disease, and environmental issues.
* A deeper sense of empathy and compassion: This would lead to more equitable systems and support for those in need.
While it's a beautiful ideal, the reality is that human nature is complex, and many factors (environment, upbringing, societal pressures, individual choices) influence whether that initial goodness is maintained or corrupted.
It's thought-provoking to consider how different our world would be if this fundamental goodness prevailed in every individual.