| 释义 |
只许州官放火，不许百姓点灯zhǐxǔzhōuguānfànghuǒ,bùxǔbǎixìngdiǎndēngonly the official is allowed to light the fireGods may do what cattle may notquod licet Iovi, non licet bovi只许州官放火，不许百姓点灯those in power can do whatever they want, those without can't do anything只许州官放火，不许百姓点灯1. The magistrates are free to burn down houses, while the common people are forbidden even to light lamps.2. One may steal a horse while another may not look over the hedge. |