Don’t Argue with Donkeys: A Jungle Tale of Wisdom
Choose Your Battles Wisely and Preserve Your Peace
Once upon a time in the vibrant jungle, a donkey and a tiger found themselves in a spirited debate. The donkey insisted, “The grass is blue!” The tiger, unfazed, countered, “No, the grass is green.” Their discussion grew heated, leading them to seek the wisdom of the lion, the King of the Jungle.
As they approached the clearing where the lion sat majestically on his throne, the donkey couldn't contain himself. “Your Highness, is it true that the grass is blue?” he shouted.
With a calm demeanor, the lion responded, “Indeed, the grass is blue.”
The donkey, triumphant, turned to the tiger and exclaimed, “See! The King agrees with me! You should be punished for disagreeing!”
The lion, with a serious tone, declared, “The tiger shall be punished with five years of silence.” The donkey leaped with joy, chanting, “The grass is blue!”
But the tiger, accepting his fate, looked up at the lion with confusion. “Your Majesty, why am I being punished? The grass is clearly green.”
The lion replied, “You’re right, the grass is green. But your punishment has nothing to do with the color of the grass. It’s about your choice to waste your time arguing with a donkey. A brave and intelligent creature like you should not be drawn into foolish disputes or bother me with such trivialities.”
The lion continued, “Arguing with a fool is the worst waste of time. Some people, no matter how much evidence you present, refuse to see the truth. Their ego and pride blind them to reality. They are only interested in winning their arguments, not seeking understanding.”
In this jungle, the wise lion taught that when ignorance screams, intelligence remains silent. Your peace of mind is far more valuable than engaging in pointless debates.
So remember: Choose your battles wisely. Sometimes, the best response is no response at all. Let the grass be blue to those who will never see its true color.
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I have been saying this all the time! If Trump says the sky is green and the grass is blue, his supporters would agree with him! You just can't convince them otherwise! They just can't see his lies or he's a con, a fraud and all he cares about is money! He really doesn't care about anyone except for himself and your votes! He just wants to be president again so he thinks he can do whatever he wants! Cut and take away programs and benefits! But his supporters don't see this!
Absolutely loved the story and your words towards the end... In this jungle, the wise lion taught that when ignorance screams, intelligence remains silent. Your peace of mind is far more valuable than engaging in pointless debates.