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The Question
There was a rich man who lacked wisdom, so
he foolishly tried to buy some. He went to
an old wise man, and offered him money for
his years of experience. The old man just
smiled, and shook his head.
"I cannot give you what you ask, but
if you go to the top of the highest
mountain, you will find a man who has
the wisdom you seek." He said.
"But you must go alone, and you can
bring nothing with you."
So the rich man set off on his journey,
with all his belongings, ignoring the
old man's advice. The way was long, and
his possession that he valued soon became
too heavy to bear, so he set them down
and continued on his way. Eventually he
reached the top of the mountain, but he
didn't see anyone. Then he remembered the
old man's words clearly;
"...you will find a man with the wisdom
you seek."
He could only smile, as the old man had,
long ago.
He laughed out loud as he made his way
back down...A wiser man than before.
--END--
Sometimes the light can make you just
as blind as the darkness.
No kind or cruel gods smile or frown down
upon us. It is we alone who make or break
our own destiny.
Like lost words and forgotten dreams, it has been
scattered to the four winds, and is no more.
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