Silence and Slowness

敢怒不敢言 To dare to be angry but not to speak.

明哲保身 Once praise for the wise man who keeps himself safe. Today a reproach for avoiding questions of principle in order to protect one’s own interests.

磨洋工 To work slowly and idly, dragging the job out.

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