Traps Quote by Li Po
““When the hunter sets traps only for rabbits, tigers and dragons are left uncaught.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Tang Dynasty Poetry, Li Po, 8th century
Targeting narrow goals can leave larger, more dangerous threats unaddressed; broaden focus to avoid unintended consequences.
In simple terms: Focusing only on small targets lets bigger dangers slip by.
Key Takeaway
Expand perspective beyond immediate targets.
Themes
strategy
focus
risk
consequences
broader view
Mood
cautious
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
advisory
When to use this quote
- business planning
- environmental policy
- security strategy
- personal goal setting
Key Concepts
Poetry
philosophy
wisdom
Questions to Reflect On
- What larger risks are you overlooking?
- How can you balance focus with awareness?
A Different Perspective
Narrow focus may miss critical opportunities.
![“The faults of which we ask you [God] the remittance, it is you who make us commit them; the traps of which we implore you to deliver us, it is you who has set them for us; and the Satan which surrounds us, this Satan, it is you.” quote by Pierre-Joseph Proudhon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4df/pierre-joseph-proudhon-11634_asks_the-faults-of-which-we-ask-you-god-the-r_28053.jpg)
