The one who chases a... Read more about The one who chases a deer fails to see the mountain 鹿を追うものは山を見ず (When you keep your eyes on a small pleasure or prize, you are not able to see the big picture.)
A duck appears with... Read more about A duck appears with onions on its back 鴨が葱しょってやって来る (And ready to cook! Without chasing after it, sometimes a lucky thing comes with a bonus.)
The neighbor’s flowers... Read more about The neighbor’s flowers are redder 隣の花は赤い (Same meaning as “the grass is always greener next door”.)
The one who chases two... Read more about The one who chases two rabbits catches neither 二兎を追うものは一兎をも得ず (When you pursue two goals (or two women) simultaneously, you won’t win either one.)