The phrase “hide one’s capabilities and bide one’s time” is too rare in the community.

A truly smart person is muddled about small matters yet insightful about big ones; they keep a low profile with others while seeing everything clearly. To live among others is like water—using softness to overcome strength. Only those who treat “not contending” as the way to win can laugh last and become true winners. Those who keep a low profile are more likely to succeed; no matter how capable they are, they must never show their sharp edge. Learn to stay low-key, know how to hold back your abilities; great wisdom looks like foolishness, and you should bide your time and let your strength ripen—only then can you win an entire lifetime.