One must not display one's brilliance too openly, lest it incite jealousy and fear.

Everyone is like Wu Dalang; when running a business, they dislike having staff who are taller than them. Like Liu Bang, there are too few people capable of being managed who are superior to oneself, so you won’t encounter them. Since the vast majority of leaders are Wu Dalang, when you showcase your abilities, you risk making them wary of you.