Going beyond is as bad as falling short

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To go beyond is as bad as to fall short To go beyond is as bad as to fall short
Cursed cows have short horns Cursed cows have short horns
From the lowly perspective of a dog’s eyes, everyone looks short From the lowly perspective of a dog’s eyes, everyone looks short
When the tree falls, the shadow flies When the tree falls, the shadow flies
You can’t catch a cub without going into the tiger’s den You can’t catch a cub without going into the tiger’s den

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