Yuǎn lái de héshang huì niànjīng.*

遠來的和尚會念經。

Lit Monks who come from afar [are considered to be] better at reading scriptures.

Fig People who come from afar are more valued than local talent. “A prophet is not without honor save in his own country.”

Note [Cf. JW, chap. 72; see also běndì jiāng bù là above.]

Topics COMPARISONS DISTANCE JW LOCAL MONKS TALENT VALUE