A fox borrowing the power of a tiger

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The origin of “A fox borrowing the power of a tiger” lies in a fable found in the Chu strategy section of the ancient Chinese classic “Strategies of the Warring States.” This story was created as a lesson that expressed the political maneuvers of the Warring States period through animal fables.
According to the story, when a tiger caught a fox and was about to eat it, the fox cleverly said, “You must not eat me. The Heavenly Emperor has appointed me king of all animals. If you eat me, you will be defying the Heavenly Emperor's command.” The tiger was skeptical, but the fox continued, “If you don't believe me, follow behind me. I'll show you how the animals fear me and run away.”
So the fox took the lead and the tiger followed behind him as they walked through the forest, and all the animals they encountered fled in fear. In reality, however, the animals were not afraid of the fox, but of the tiger behind him. The fox had cleverly used the tiger's power to give the impression that he possessed great strength.
This fable was transmitted to Japan and established itself as a warning against those who act arrogantly by borrowing the authority or power of others. The tiger represents legitimate strength and authority, while the fox embodies cunning deception—a contrast that highlights the Japanese value of authentic personal merit over manipulative tactics.

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