Meaning:
The proverb "Do not hide your light under a bushel" means to not conceal your
talents or abilities.
Background:
It originated from a parable told by Jesus in the Bible. In this parable,
Jesus compares people who hide their talents to a man who lights a candle and
then puts it under a basket. The man's action is illogical because the
purpose of a candle's light is to be seen by others. Jesus advises that
people should not hide their talents but should utilize them to assist
others.
This proverb serves as a reminder for individuals to have confidence in
themselves and to share their unique gifts with the world. It emphasizes that
everyone has something valuable to offer and should not be afraid to let
their light shine.
- englishdaily626.com [edited]
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It is amazing how the peoples of the world arrive at diametrically opposite
wisdoms. Each holds their own dear and despises the others'. It'd be anything
but easy for a barbarian to ape the Romans in Rome.
For one from a remote land that values hiding one's talent and ambition and
having practiced an outward humility for the first decades of his life, Jesus's
teaching is a complete about-face and by the time it sinks in, forget the
bushel, there's no taper left to light.
