Should one 'hide their claws'?

One of my favorite proverbs from my student days is,

There is a reason I specified 'from my student days'.

At first, I thought, 'It's unsightly to show off your abilities,' 'It's cool to keep them hidden and then effortlessly pull off something that seems impossible,' and 'I want to be like that too.' However, I gradually began to feel that this alone was not enough.

At my wedding reception, my former mentor even pointed out in his speech, 'You are being too reserved because you are overthinking your position; you should be more honest with yourself.'

Once you enter society, you no longer have the luxury of worrying about being 'cool.'
No one cares about you.
If you have 'talent,' you must use it without holding back, or no one will recognize it.
No one will notice that you are 'hiding your claws.'

So, as I studied various negotiation techniques, I began to think about the true meaning and application of this proverb.

Today, I would like to delve a little deeper into that.

The greatest weapon a hawk uses to catch its prey is its sharp claws.
When hunting, a hawk hides its claws to make its prey let its guard down, then grabs it with its claws to capture it.
If it carelessly shows off its sharp claws, the prey will be more cautious than necessary, making it difficult to catch.
It's quite clever, isn't it?

There are similar versions involving cats as well.

Since cats are more familiar to us than hawks, there are probably many such proverbs, though they are not as famous as the hawk one.

There is also a variation that says,

This means that wise people do not show off their knowledge, so at first glance, they may appear to be fools.

There are also examples of foolish people.

These refer to incompetent people who just bluff and bark but cannot do anything.
It is as if they are shouting that they have no real ability.

refers to an incompetent person who does nothing but talk idly.

This refers to shallow-minded people making a lot of noise.

It means the same thing. The opposite is,

which means that thoughtful people are composed and do not make unnecessary noise.

One of my favorite proverbs,

is also synonymous.

It seems this exists in English as well. To introduce a few:

The last one also connects to my previous article, "'SIMPLE IS BEST' The Basics of My Way of Thinking."

Some of you may have already realized by now, but what I initially thought was cool was actually just humility, which is completely different from the intended meaning of this proverb.
"A talented hawk hides its talons" ismuch more proactive and strategic.It is a philosophy for modern life. It is not just about being reserved or modest; rather, it is a highly sophisticated technique for self-promotion, unlike some big shots who are just pointlessly talkative.

There is an irresistible sense of exhilaration when you let your opponent underestimate you, only to surprise them with the talons you had kept hidden.
It is important not to show off your abilities unnecessarily, but to fully unleash your skills when the time is right.

This is a profound proverb that also connects to that idea.

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