Describes a truly wise person who hides their talent and appears unremarkable or even slow on the surface

A monumental Buddhist commentary on the 'Mahaprajnaparamita Sutra', traditionally attributed to Nagarjuna and translated into Chinese by Kumarajiva; it is a foundational text of the Madhyamaka school and provides extensive information on Indian culture and early Mahayana thought.

Possessing great wisdom but not showing it off, such that one appears simple or even dull on the surface; someone of great intelligence who is unassuming

the greatest courage may appear like cowardice, and the highest wisdom may appear like stupidity; used to describe how exceptional talent or virtue is often hidden behind a humble or unassuming appearance

exceptional wisdom and deep insight, often in a philosophical or Buddhist context