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Tell me a fable 07.27.04 (5:30 am)   [edit] THE PEASANT AND THE APPLE-TREE A peasant had in his garden an apple-tree, which bore no fruit, but only served as a perch for the sparrows and grasshoppers. He resolved to cut it down, and, taking his ax in hand, made a bold stroke at its roots. The grasshoppers and sparrows entreated him not to cut down the tree that sheltered them, but to spare it, and they would sing to him and lighten his labors. He paid no attention to their request, but gave the tree a second and a third blow with his ax. When he reached the hollow of the tree, he found a hive full of honey. Having tasted the honeycomb, he threw down his ax, and, looking on the tree as sacred, took great care of it. Self-interest alone moves some men. FABLES, AESOP, SIXTH CENTURY B.C. ************************* ************** I like this fable because it once again demonstrates that men act when self-interest is at stake. So too do nations. And it is a reminder that sometimes acting on behalf of oneself can achieve good things, and is not necessarily bad.   posted by: TigerLilly (reply) post date: 07.27.04 (7:45 am) sometimes its the only thing that can move people into action...:)..I agree with you sharky:) posted by: BLOU (reply) post date: 07.27.04 (9:27 am) Naw ...... it just says that men only think of themselves .... and sometimes they need to be hit over the head to realize it ....if it was a woman she would never have even thought of cutting down the tree! (women are sooooo smart) :D posted by: RedTigress (reply) post date: 07.27.04 (11:07 am) Very true. I believe, when you act for the good and protection of yourself. You are not only practicing self preservation, but the preservation of others. posted by: ScarlettGKPi (reply) post date: 08.02.04 (9:10 am) Wow this is so true. So many people act only on their interest, not taking to heart the interests of others. Wow...great post baby! Your Name: Your Comment: