Rén duō, xīn bù qí; éluǎnshí jǐ, diào pí.

人多心不齊, 鵝卵石擠掉皮。

Lit [When there are] too many people, [there can be] no unanimity of minds, [just as when] cobblestones are crowded together, [their] surfaces are worn away.

Fig It's inevitable that there is friction in a group and concerted effort becomes impossible.

Note [Vs. rénxīn qí below.]

Topics CONFLICT COOPERATION FRICTION NUMBER PEOPLE