大勇若怯，大智若愚

dà​yǒng​ruò​qiè​dà​zhì​ruò​yú

the truly brave and wise appear simple

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

大勇若怯 (literal) → 大勇若怯 · dà​yǒng​ruò​qiè · a great hero may appear timid ， (non_chinese) 大智若愚 (literal) → 大智若愚 · dà​zhì​ruò​yú · great intelligence appears like stupidity

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created sense May 20, 2026, 07:58 PM