There was once a farmer who had to carry water from the well to his house every day.He did this by trying two large jars at the end of a wooden pole which he carried across his back. One of the jars was older than the other, and had some small cracks.Because of this, every time the man covered the distance to his house, half of the water was lost .The younger jar was always proud work well while the older jar was embarassed that it could only fulfill half of its allotted task, even though it knew that those cracks were the result of many years of hard work. It was this shame that prompted it to speak to its master one day, as the man was getting ready to fetch water from the well :"Master, I want to apologise i am not able to serve you well . I am aware that i am only able to deliver half my load, and quench half of the thirst which awaits you at home," The man smiled , and said"On our walk back, observed the path carefully." And so it did. The jar noticed that on the side of the path which it passes, many flowers and plants grew. "Do you see how flowers and plants grow on your side?" asked the man."I knew you were cracked, and decided to use this fact. I planted flowers and vegetables and you have always watered them. I have picked many roses to decorate my house with and i have fed my children with lettuce, cabbage and onions. If you were not as you are, how could I have don't that ?" We all have flaws . The wise learn to overcome their weakness and turn them into strengths.
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