Two farmers were resting in the fields. One said, “If I were emperor, I’d eat dumplings every day.” The other replied, “If I were emperor, I’d make my hoe out of gold.”
Their words drew smiles, not because their dreams were small, but because their vision was bound by their world. When we speak beyond our station, we risk sounding foolish—not for lack of ambition, but for lack of perspective.
True wisdom lies in knowing where you stand. Speak not of what you cannot yet see. Instead, tend to your own ground, learn quietly, and grow steadily. When your vision expands, your words will naturally carry weight.
Knowing your limits is not weakness—it is the first step toward real strength.