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THE WISE FOOLISH KING
In the land of Anzora, there lived King Adeyemi the Great. For many years, his fame spread across Africa. He had ended wars without fighting, settled quarrels between tribes, and brought peace to his people. He built great roads, taught farmers new ways of planting, and even judges from far kingdoms came to hear his counsel. Songs were sung: >
“No king is as wise as Adeyemi! His wisdom is deeper than the sea and brighter than the moon!” The people bowed to him not just out of fear, but out of true respect. ---
The Little Thing That Changed Everything One day, a dispute arose in the market. Two poor women came before the king. They argued over a baby goat. One said:
“The goat is mine, I raised it.” The other said: “No, it is mine, I bought it with my money.” The crowd waited. Everyone expected the king to speak with the wisdom that had solved greater matters—wars, lands, and riches. But this time, King Adeyemi wanted to prove his cleverness more than to seek the truth. He said proudly: >
“Bring me a knife! We shall cut the goat in two. Each of you will take half.”
The people gasped. Some laughed nervously, thinking the king was joking. But when the servants truly brought a knife, the women cried out. One woman shouted: >
“No, my king! Let her have it. Do not kill it. If the goat dies, none of us will have joy.”
The other stayed silent, eager to get a share of the meat. The crowd waited for the king to see the truth. But instead of noticing the mercy of the first woman, King Adeyemi raised his hand and said: >
“Silence! I have spoken. Half for each. That is my wisdom.” The knife was raised. ---
The Fall of the Wise King Suddenly, Baba Ojong, the oldest elder, stood and shouted: >
No, O King! This is not wisdom. Even a child knows that the true owner is the one who would rather lose than see the goat destroyed. You have failed the smallest test of justice.”
The people murmured. How could the king who settled wars and ruled Africa with greatness not see the truth in a matter so small? From that day, the songs of praise changed. No longer did they sing of Adeyemi’s wisdom. Instead, they whispered: > “
He could rule nations, but he could not judge a goat. Truly, pride has turned wisdom into foolishness.” The king, ashamed, withdrew from his people. He still wore his crown, but the glory of his wisdom was gone forever. ---
Moral of the Story Great deeds may win respect, but true wisdom is tested in small matters. Pride makes even the wisest king foolish. A crown does not give wisdom; humility does.
“No king is as wise as Adeyemi! His wisdom is deeper than the sea and brighter than the moon!” The people bowed to him not just out of fear, but out of true respect. ---
The Little Thing That Changed Everything One day, a dispute arose in the market. Two poor women came before the king. They argued over a baby goat. One said:
“The goat is mine, I raised it.” The other said: “No, it is mine, I bought it with my money.” The crowd waited. Everyone expected the king to speak with the wisdom that had solved greater matters—wars, lands, and riches. But this time, King Adeyemi wanted to prove his cleverness more than to seek the truth. He said proudly: >
“Bring me a knife! We shall cut the goat in two. Each of you will take half.”
The people gasped. Some laughed nervously, thinking the king was joking. But when the servants truly brought a knife, the women cried out. One woman shouted: >
“No, my king! Let her have it. Do not kill it. If the goat dies, none of us will have joy.”
The other stayed silent, eager to get a share of the meat. The crowd waited for the king to see the truth. But instead of noticing the mercy of the first woman, King Adeyemi raised his hand and said: >
“Silence! I have spoken. Half for each. That is my wisdom.” The knife was raised. ---
The Fall of the Wise King Suddenly, Baba Ojong, the oldest elder, stood and shouted: >
No, O King! This is not wisdom. Even a child knows that the true owner is the one who would rather lose than see the goat destroyed. You have failed the smallest test of justice.”
The people murmured. How could the king who settled wars and ruled Africa with greatness not see the truth in a matter so small? From that day, the songs of praise changed. No longer did they sing of Adeyemi’s wisdom. Instead, they whispered: > “
He could rule nations, but he could not judge a goat. Truly, pride has turned wisdom into foolishness.” The king, ashamed, withdrew from his people. He still wore his crown, but the glory of his wisdom was gone forever. ---
Moral of the Story Great deeds may win respect, but true wisdom is tested in small matters. Pride makes even the wisest king foolish. A crown does not give wisdom; humility does.
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