This one goes to Midi (& the few others).
I hope I can really understand the actual situation.
I admit that some of them appear to have their heads in cloud nine with the word “tuan”, “boss” or whatever, written and stamped all over them. Many do not respect the wisdom, age and seniority but only the artificial barriers between them and the others. They do not hesitate to show off their superiority and ‘greatness’. Too often, they are quick to anger but are too slow to appreciate. Then, after a while, once settled down, do they realise their limitations; and they come down, back to earth again.
Be wise, where have all these wise sayings gone?
1
Kaduk naik junjung
The wild kaduk plant is so thrilled at being treated like a cherished plant that it does not know how to conduct itself with humility and grace.
2
Ikut resmi padi, bukan resmi lalang
Emulate the padi (rice) plant which bows low when richly laden with ripe and golden grain; and not the lalang (wild grass) that stands erect and arrogant (sombong & riak) and has nothing to show off except its trueself.
3
Lembut bukan untuk dipulas, rendah bukan untuk dipijak
Neither is gentleness meant for bullying nor humility for being stepped on.
I admit that some of them appear to have their heads in cloud nine with the word “tuan”, “boss” or whatever, written and stamped all over them. Many do not respect the wisdom, age and seniority but only the artificial barriers between them and the others. They do not hesitate to show off their superiority and ‘greatness’. Too often, they are quick to anger but are too slow to appreciate. Then, after a while, once settled down, do they realise their limitations; and they come down, back to earth again.
Be wise, where have all these wise sayings gone?
1
Kaduk naik junjung
The wild kaduk plant is so thrilled at being treated like a cherished plant that it does not know how to conduct itself with humility and grace.
2
Ikut resmi padi, bukan resmi lalang
Emulate the padi (rice) plant which bows low when richly laden with ripe and golden grain; and not the lalang (wild grass) that stands erect and arrogant (sombong & riak) and has nothing to show off except its trueself.
3
Lembut bukan untuk dipulas, rendah bukan untuk dipijak
Neither is gentleness meant for bullying nor humility for being stepped on.
Note:
Do not worry, we will all come back down to earth, yet once again.
