Limited Perspectives

You cannot speak about the ocean with a frog that lives in a well, as its understanding is limited by the space it inhabits. You cannot speak about ice with a summer insect, as its understanding is limited by the season in which it lives. You cannot speak about the Way with a scholar who has dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge, as his understanding is limited by knowledge. When you leave your well and see the great ocean, you will understand how narrow your perspective was. Zhuangzi.