$SOL A truly smart person is muddled about small things but wise in big matters; they keep a low profile yet see everything clearly. In dealing with others, be like water—using softness to overcome hardness. Only those who compete without fighting can laugh last and become a real winner. Those who stay low-key are more likely to succeed; no matter how capable you are, you must never reveal your sharp edge too openly. Learn to be discreet, know how to hold back your strengths; great wisdom can look like foolishness, and biding one’s time can make it possible to win the whole of life.