Japanese Proverbs - 能ある鷹はつめを隠す

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Literal Translation: Talented hawks hide their talons.

Natural Translation: People with ability don't brag about it.

Explanation:
Hiding one's talons means not showing one's real power, so people who are skilled will often not brag about it or show off.

Related Proverbs:
Similar: Speak softly and carry a big stick.
Similar: Still waters run deep.

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