It is the beautiful bird which gets caged

Similar sayings:

A bird can roost but on one branch, a mouse can drink not more than its fill from a river A bird can roost but on one branch, a mouse can drink not more than its fill from a river
A beautiful bird is the only kind we cage A beautiful bird is the only kind we cage
Small is beautiful Small is beautiful
The peony is beautiful, yet it is supported by a stalk The peony is beautiful, yet it is supported by a stalk
Don’t waste too many stones on one bird Don’t waste too many stones on one bird

Chinese sayings and proverbs