Quote by Yamamoto Tsunetomo, from Hagakur

There was once a man in China who liked pictures of dragons. His clothing and his furniture were therefore accordingly adorned with dragons. This deep affection for their kind was brought to the attention of the Dragon Lord, who one day sent a real dragon to stand outside the man's window. It is said that he probably died of fright.

There was once a man in China who liked pictures of dragons.

Summary

This quote illustrates the consequences of a man's intense fascination with dragons. The man's admiration and adornment of dragon-themed items brought him to the attention of the Dragon Lord, who decided to test his devotion by sending a live dragon. The implied expectation was for the man to be overjoyed, but the quote humorously suggests that the man was so terrified of the real dragon that he likely died from fright. This story serves as a cautionary tale about the potential risks of indulging in excessive or idolatrous interests.

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By Yamamoto Tsunetomo, from Hagakur

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