(idiomatic) To conceal one's positive qualities or talents, especially due to modesty or shyness; to avoid attention.

A large number of people co-operating can perform tasks easily.

Alternative form of better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness

Alternative form of better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness

Even in the face of hopelessness and discontent, it is more worthwhile to do some good, however small, in response, than to complain about the situation.

Alternative form of better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness