Chasing Two Rabbits

Question

A martial arts student approached his teacher with a question. "I'd like to improve my knowledge of the martial arts. In addition to learning from you, I'd like to study with another teacher in order to learn another style. What do you think of this idea?"
"The hunter who chases two rabbits," answered the master, "catches neither one."
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What is the main theme of the story?
A.
Always focus on learning one thing well.
B.
It's never a good thing to insult your teacher.
C.
It's best to study with two teachers at the same time.
D.
To improve your knowledge, you should study harder.

Answer 1

The main theme of the story is:

A. Always focus on learning one thing well.

The master's response, "The hunter who chases two rabbits catches neither one," suggests that dividing one's focus between two tasks (or two teachers in this scenario) can lead to not mastering either of them. The lesson is to commit fully to one path to achieve mastery.