The hawk with talent hides its talons.
More Japanese Proverbs:
A journey of a thousand miles starts with one step.Japanese
Without wine, even beautiful cherry blossoms have small attraction.
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If you understand everything, you must be misinformed.
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Better to wash an old kimono than borrow a new one.
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When you're dying of thirst it's too late to think about digging a well.
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You can only endure the weaknesses of others by knowing your own. Flattery is the best persuader.
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