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Contentment – No. 10. The City Mouse and Country Mouse – The Essential Aesop™ – Back to Basics Abridgment Series

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Leonardo da Vinci. Adopted by Steve Jobs.

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The City Mouse made a trip into the countryside to visit his cousin, the Country Mouse. As a host, the Country Mouse graciously served his guest his best morsels of wholesome food, with quiet country accommodations.

To this, the City Mouse invited the Country Mouse to his mansion in the big city, saying, “Cousin, this is all well and good I suppose, but you really must come to see what I have at my fine mansion in the city!

The Country Mouse accepted the invitation. So off they went.

In the City Mouse’s mansion, they found the most extravagant foods!

But, all of a sudden, a Cat leaped out, then followed by a Dog! In fear for their lives, the two cousins barely escaped, scurrying into a crevice, waiting and shivering.

Yes, yes, cousin, said the Country Mouse, “the delights here are much, such as they are. But no thank you! I would rather have my simple accommodations, enjoyed in the peace and comfort of my safety, than all the extravagances experienced in fear!

Moral of the Story: Risks must be measured to benefits. Is it really worth it? Not everything that glitters is gold.

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Introduction – The Essential Aesop – Epilogue

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Why We Loved It: This famous fable reminds us to step back and to consider whether something is really worth it. It might be a new venture, or an affair, or taking a new job. But, it is a general rule that nothing is free, and benefits have burdens. It may only seem that the “grass is greener on the other side.

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© 2013 Gregg Zegarelli, Esq. and Arnold Zegarelli. Gregg can be contacted through LinkedIn. Arnold Zegarelli can be contacted through Facebook.

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