When the hunter sets traps only for rabbits, tigers and dragons are left uncaught.
Chinese poet
From a poem, a metaphor about limited perception or ambition.
c. 701-762 CE
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"Before my bed, the moon is shining bright, I roll back the hanging, gaze at the moon, and long sigh in vain."
Humorous"When I sing, the moon dances. When I dance, my shadow dances, too. We share life's joys when sober. Drunk, each goes a separate way. Constant friends, although we wander, we'll meet again in the Milky…"
Humorous"The moon follows me like an old friend."
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Humorous