claim no credit for one’s service ❍ 生而不有,为而不恃,功成而弗居。(《老子》二章)He produces them,but does not take possession of them. He acts,but does not rely on his own ability. He accomplishes his task,but does not claim credit for it.
功成不居ɡōnɡ chénɡ bù jū
居:自居、占有。有了功绩,却不据为己有。disclaim all achievements, claim no credit for one’s service