Once upon a time, a king commanded his army to place a boulder on a roadway. Then he told a trusted servant to see if anyone would try to remove the rock.
Some of the king's bravest knights passed by, ignored the rock, and simply walked around it. Many thought they have better and more important things to do than moving a rock. They are too noble to roll up their sleeves and do such a lowly task.
“What kind of king do we have?” some merchants blamed the king. “He cannot even keep the roads clear. How can we go to the market to sell our goods? What are our taxes for?” However, they did nothing about getting the big stone out of the way.
A peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon seeing the boulder, the peasant put down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. Beneath the rock is a purse with many gold coins. A note from the king says, “You deserve these gold coins because you care enough to remove the rock. Proceed to the palace for more reward.”
The peasant learned what many others never understand: Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve one's condition.
Kasaysayan ng Wikang Filipino
14 years ago
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