Contemporary Chinese proverb: “The toad wants to eat the swan” is a straightforward reality test of excessive ambition.
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July 1, 2026
This Chinese proverb provides a reality check for impossible dreams and delusions. A toad can only dream of eating a swan. It can never happen in reality because it is a crazy wish, an unrealistic dream. This is a Chinese saying that keeps people…