Akha says that people do not believe the words of the wise. If one speaks the truth, it will displease many.

Akha's profound couplet points out a common human tendency. It says that people often refuse to listen to or believe the words of the wise and knowledgeable. Even more, if someone speaks the plain truth, it tends to upset not just one or two, but many others. This highlights how uncomfortable people can be with reality, often preferring their established beliefs or illusions over an inconvenient truth. It’s a timeless observation on how resistance to wisdom and truth often leads to conflict and anger, especially when deep-seated ideas are challenged.