To reject a capable person for minor faults; to overlook great virtue due to small transgressions.
我们不能因为他偶尔的小失误就二卵弃干城，毕竟他在团队中贡献巨大。
We shouldn't dismiss him for a couple of minor mistakes; after all, he contributes significantly to the team.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
During the Warring States period, Zisi recommended Gou Bian to Duke Wei as a general.
Duke Wei knew that Gou Bian was a talented general, but he refused to appoint him because Gou Bian had once taken two eggs from a commoner during a tax collection.
Zisi argued that one should 'utilize people's strengths and overlook their weaknesses,' emphasizing that a great general's talent should not be forsaken simply because of a minor transgression like eating two eggs belonging to others.
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