Jade inside the stone

A plain stone holds jade that nobody can see, and the road ahead looks dim. The verse admits the doubt in its first line and leaves it standing until the right person cuts the stone open.

Its advice is about waiting for the right judge of your worth. Keep your work sound, and look for the person able to see inside it.

If your project, portfolio or application has been passed over, that may say more about who has looked at it than about what it holds. Show it to someone with real expertise in the field, ask for a frank assessment, and accept that this can take time.