11. 伏久者 飞必高
11. The longer the bird rests in concealment, the higher it flies.

伏久者，飞必高；开先者，谢独早。

【今文解译】

鸟蛰伏久了，展翅就一飞冲天。

花开得越早，凋谢得也就越早。

【English Translation】

The longer the bird rests in concealment, the higher it flies.

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