Devil, Be Nice
(Tang Bi Dang Che) – a Chinese saying to describe someone who overestimates himself too much.
This story is from Huai Nan Zi, an ancient book mainly collecting tales about Taoists but also recording many interesting historical stories. Accordingly, during the Spring and Autumn Period, Duke Zhuang, the ruler of state Qi, loved brave warriors. One day, he went hunting with his men. On his way to the woods, he saw a mantis standing in the middle of the road with its sickle-like forelegs opened.
It seemed like the little insect was trying to fight against the carriage to hold it back. Surprised at the case, Duke Zhuang ordered to stop and asked what creature it was.
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