The Huntsman And The Fisherman
Aesop Fable: The Huntsman And The Fisherman
A Huntsman, returning with his dogs from the field, fell
in by chance with a Fisherman who was bringing home a
basket well laden with fish.
The Huntsman wished to have
the fish, and their owner experienced an equal longing for
the contents of the game-bag.
They quickly agreed to exchange
the produce of their day’s sport. Each was so well
pleased with his bargain that they made for some time the
same exchange day after day.
Finally a neighbor said to
them, "If you go on in this way, you will soon destroy by
frequent use the pleasure of your exchange, and each will
again wish to retain the fruits of his own sport."
Abstain and enjoy.
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