"A gentleman hides his talents within himself, waits for the right time to act, shows dullness to others, and uses sharpness to discipline himself."


It means that a gentleman possesses outstanding abilities but does not easily show off, instead assessing the situation carefully, waiting for the right moment to demonstrate his talents. This is not passive waiting, but rather keenly seizing opportunities through steady cultivation and acting in accordance with the circumstances.
"Showing dullness to others" refers to appearing humble or even clumsy externally to avoid provoking jealousy, while "using sharpness to discipline oneself" means holding oneself to strict standards.
Let us encourage each other.
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