群ぐん盲もう象ぞうを撫なず

expression

the mediocre have no right to criticize the great

A proverb meaning that people of limited ability or understanding should not criticize those who are far superior. Often used to dismiss unfair criticism. It is 'sensitive' and a 'proverb'.

• 「群ぐん盲もう象ぞうを撫なず」という言こと葉ばがあるように、素人しろうとが専せん門もん家かを批ひ判はんするのはおこがましい。

  As the saying goes, 'the mediocre have no right to criticize the great'; it is presumptuous for amateurs to criticize experts.