This is an old American folk tale. Enjoy!
John S. Nagy
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"What sort of
people live in the next town?" asked the stranger.
"What were the
people like where you've come from?" replied the farmer, answering the
question with another question.
"They were a bad
lot. Troublemakers all, and lazy too. The most selfish people in the world, and
not a one of them to be trusted. I'm happy to be leaving the scoundrels."
"Is that so?"
replied the old farmer. "Well, I'm afraid that you'll find the same sort
in the next town.
Disappointed, the
traveler trudged on his way, and the farmer returned to his work.
Some time later another
stranger, coming from the same direction, hailed the farmer, and they stopped
to talk. "What sort of people live in the next town?" he asked.
"What were the
people like where you've come from?" replied the farmer once again.
"They were the best
people in the world. Hard working, honest, and friendly. I'm sorry to be
leaving them."
"Fear not,"
said the farmer. "You'll find the same sort in the next town."
Morals of the Story:
-
Your worst enemy is self-ignorance. Know Thyself!
- Your baggage owns you. Divest!
- You create your own lessons. Learn Daily!
- You get what you expect. See Differently!
- No matter where you go, there you are. Escape is Futile!
- When you want different, be different! Transform!
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