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  1. 三國志·三五··諸葛亮裴松之》:儒生俗士識時務識時務在乎俊傑。」比喻認清時代潮流英雄豪傑三國演義·》:特來將軍自古識時務者為俊傑。』……將軍何不歸順。」東周列國·》:識時務者為俊傑權變英豪。」

Only an outstanding talent can recognize current trends (idiom)​. A wise man submits to circumstances.