Once upon a time, deep in the heart of the jungle, a curious donkey found himself in a heated debate with a fierce tiger. “The grass is blue,” the donkey insisted adamantly.
The tiger, with a look of incredulity, countered, “No, the grass is green, donkey.”
Their disagreement escalated, each refusing to yield to the other’s perspective. Frustrated and unable to settle their dispute, they decided to seek the wisdom of the jungle’s ruler, the mighty Lion.
Approaching the Lion’s throne with trepidation, the donkey wasted no time in pleading his case. “Your Highness, isn’t it true that the grass is blue?” he implored eagerly.
The Lion, wise and impartial, responded with a calm demeanor, “If you believe it is true, then indeed, the grass is blue.”
Buoyed by the Lion’s apparent validation, the donkey seized the opportunity to further his cause. “The tiger contradicts me and annoys me, Your Majesty. Please punish him,” he requested earnestly.
In a swift judgment, the Lion decreed, “The tiger shall endure three days of silence as punishment.”
Delighted by the verdict, the donkey departed triumphantly, chanting to himself, “The grass is blue, the grass is blue…”
Meanwhile, the bewildered tiger approached the Lion, seeking clarification. “Your Majesty, why have you punished me? The grass is undeniably green,” he questioned, perplexed by the turn of events.
With a knowing gaze, the Lion explained, “You know the truth, my friend. The punishment is not for the color of the grass but for engaging in futile arguments with one who lacks understanding. Your time and intellect are too valuable to squander on such endeavors.”
Understanding dawned upon the tiger as he realized the folly of his actions. “I see now, Your Majesty,” he acknowledged, humbled by the lesson learned.
The Lion’s words echoed through the jungle, serving as a timeless reminder to prioritize meaningful discourse over fruitless debate. For in a world where ignorance often clamors the loudest, it is the quiet resolve of intelligence that ultimately prevails.
