It is a phrase that most likely came about over a number of years with numerous influences from society. It is unlikely that there is one sole person who 'wrote' the phrase. You are probably not going find a source or specific origin, in referance use the term "the well known phrase [phrase]."
You can't see the trees for the forest!
trees
The phrase "can't see the forest for the trees" is a common idiom used to describe someone who is too focused on small details to see the bigger picture. The exact origin of the phrase is unknown, but it has been used in various forms in literature, music, and everyday language since at least the 16th century.
This is a saying that means to overlook the obvious. The phrase is "Cannot see the forest for the trees." It means to focus attention so much on details that you miss the over-all view. You cannot "see the forest" if the trees are in the way. May the forest be with you
No, he did not.
trees and stuff
Puzzle No 11: Trees In The Forest, Location: Observation Deck. Please see the related link below.
no because trees cant laugh -how does that person know trees can't laugh? Just because they've never seen it? I've never seen my husband do the dishes, but that doesn't mean he can't!
Nichols wrote 'for forest' about this secrets that are hidden within and the inner beauty that only chosen people get to see. It is how we must save the forest but let the forest save us first.
You cant, but if you put honey on the tree they will come to you.
It means that if you look at things one at a time, you might not realize that a branch of separate "trees" go togehter to make a "forest" When you are too close to a situation you need to step back and get a little perspective. When you do you will notice there was a whole forest you couldn't see before because you were too close, and focusing on the trees. Simply that you have focused on the many details and have failed to see the overall view, impression or key point.
well you go on level three then when you see lots a small trees with the cove bang on one of them then you crash at the forest