A Shepherd, His Sheep, and Wild Goats

A shepherd took his sheep out to pasture, but when it was time to return to the sheep pen, he found that some wild goats had become mixed up with his flock. Nonetheless he was very pleased that the flock had grown by itself, and he closed the goats into the pen along with the sheep.

The next day was rainy and the shepherd not to go out. He gave his sheep only a small handful of food, while he gave much bigger rations to the goats. He thought that if he treated them well, they would stay with him. In spite of this, as soon as the shepherd opened the gate, the goats ran out and he was unable to catch them again.

“Ungrateful beast,” shouted the shepherd after them. “I treated you better than the other!”

“That’s why we’re going, “answered one of the goats. “If you prefer us new animals to your sheep, how will you treat us if you find some more animals in you flock?”

So do not be too happy if someone shows you that they prefer you to their friends. You too will soon be and old friend and could be replaced just as easily.

 

-the moral value that we can learn from this story : don’t forget the old friend if you get the new one-