Bù jiàn zhēn Fó, bù niàn zhēn jīng.

不見真佛, 不念真經。

Lit [Until you] see a true Buddha, don't chant true [Buddhist] scriptures.

Fig Don't speak frankly or waste your breath until you encounter someone who can truly understand or help the situation.

Note [See also the following entry.]

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