Liáng gǔ shēn cáng ruò xū.

良賈身藏若虛。

Lit A good businessman hides [his goods] in secret places as [if he had] nothing, [just as a talented man hides his talent].

Fig It is not wise to show off (one's assets or talents) in public.

Note [Cf. Shǐ Jì: Lǎozǐ Hán Fēi Lièzhuàn.]

Topics BUSINESS CAUTION GOODS Lǎozǐ Hán Fēi Lièzhuàn SELF-RESTRAINT Shǐ Jì TALENT