“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Leonardo da Vinci. Adopted by Steve Jobs.
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A Wild Boar was sharpening his tusks, when a Fox approached him.
The Fox mocked the Boar by looking around, as if in fear of some hidden enemy. But the Boar remained steadfast, and just kept on sharpening his tusks.
“What a waste of time. There’s no danger here,” said the Fox.
“True, that there is no danger here now” replied the Boar, “but if danger should come, I will not have time then to sharpen my weapons.”
Moral of the Story: There is safety in preparedness. Present dangers lend no time to prepare. Plan, and think ahead.
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Introduction – The Essential Aesop – Epilogue
Related Article: Be Prepared – Business of Aesop™ No. 29. – The Wild Boar and the Fox; Planning Ahead, Vision and Industry – No. 3. The Ant and the Grasshopper – The Essential Aesop™ – Back to Basics Abridgment Series
Why We Loved It: This fable reminds us to plan ahead and be vigilant for what may come. Each day is part investment for tomorrow, part reward for yesterday. [1, 2]
[2] Be Prepared – Business of Aesop™ No. 29. – The Wild Boar and the Fox; Planning Ahead, Vision and Industry – No. 3. The Ant and the Grasshopper – The Essential Aesop™ – Back to Basics Abridgment Series [#GRZ_26]
“Think ahead: today for tomorrow—even many days ahead. To those forewarned, there are no strokes of bad luck; no tight spots for those who are prepared. Don’t save your reason for difficult situations; use it to anticipate them.
“Some act, and think later: this is to look for excuses rather than consequences. Others think neither before nor after. Your whole life should be a matter of thinking out your destination. Rethinking and foresight are a good way to live in advance.” Baltasar Gracian. The Art of Worldly Wisdom
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