Once, in a remote corner of rural China, there lived an old farmer. One fateful day, the gate to his stable swung open, and his prized horse bolted away into the distance. Concerned villagers gathered around, offering their sympathies and expressing how difficult it would be for him to tend to his fields without his loyal companion. The old farmer simply replied, "Maybe."
A week passed, and to everyone's amazement, the runaway horse returned, accompanied by five others. They galloped into the stable, and the gate closed behind them, locking securely. Once again, the villagers approached the old farmer, marveling at his good fortune and suggesting how he could use the additional horses to plow his fields more efficiently, sell the extras, and enjoy a leisurely life. Yet again, the old farmer responded with a nonchalant "Maybe."
Several weeks later, tragedy struck when the farmer's son attempted to tame one of the new horses. He was thrown off and suffered a serious leg injury when the h...