Japanese proverb of the day on wisdom and humility: 'The skilled hawk hides...'

Key points

• A well-known Japanese proverb, “The skilled hawk hides its claws”, continues to offer an important lesson in today’s competitive world.
• The saying suggests that truly talented people often do not feel the need to constantly show off their abilities.
• Instead, they remain calm, humble and quietly confident.
• The proverb comes from the image of a hawk, a powerful bird known for its sharp claws and hunting skills.
• However, a skilled hawk keeps its claws hidden until the right moment.