Interpretation: metaphor hides one's talents without exposure.

Source: Preface to the Collection of Mr. into mirror written by Xiao Tong, the monarch of the Southern Dynasties.

Second, goodness is like water.

Interpretation: What we are actually talking about here is the method of being a man, that is, being a man should nourish everything like water, but never compete with everything. This kind of character is closest to Tao.

Source: Laozi's Tao Te Ching: "Goodness is like water, and water is the goodness of all things."

Ze, like the nature of water, does not strive for fame and fortune and is influenced by everything.

Extended data:

Synonym: hide the light and trace, hide in the dark, hide in jade pearls, and hide in the treasure room.

Antonym: sharp-edged, domineering

For various reasons, low-key has completely become a commendatory term in modern society. But in ancient times, keeping a low profile was a neutral word with two meanings. On the one hand, low-key is a kind of perfection and reflection on oneself; On the other hand, it also contains a negative factor, that is, inaction.

Goodness is like water: goodness is supreme. Water: lifeless, clear and transparent, uncontroversial with everything; But it can naturally flow from high to low, or it can quietly and naturally gather in one place. Kindness is like water: kindness is like water, kindness is natural, and kindness is unintentional. That's great.