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只许州官放火，不许百姓点灯
zhǐ xǔ zhōu guān fàng huǒ , bù xǔ bǎi xìng diǎn dēng
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Definitions
- 1. only the official is allowed to light the fire
- 2. Gods may do what cattle may not
- 3. quod licet Iovi, non licet bovi