"Beware that you do not lose the substance by grasping at the shadow"

This quote by Aesop warns us against the threat of focusing excessive on surface points and also forgeting what truly matters. It is possible to become so infatuated on the lower as well as much more insignificant aspects of a scenario that we fall short to recognize the actual worth of what is at risk. The material of something is its essence or underlying relevance, while the darkness is a plain reflection or surface-level characteristic. By persistently seeking fleeting or unimportant things, we may surrender the compound of our lives, objectives, and relationships. This quote counsels us to continue to be grounded in what is really significant and not to be distracted by distractions.