The Two Sheep
One morning two sheep were deciding where to go to graze grass.
“I think we should go up the mountain,” said the first sheep. “Not many other animals go there to graze, so there should be enough to eat. Besides, the view is very pretty.”
The second sheep said, “No, let’s go down near the river. The grass is very sweet and plentiful there, and we’ll be shaded from the sun and wind.”
“I don’t like that idea,” said the first.
“But I don’t like yours either,” said the second.
“Well then, let’s compromise. We can go to the broad plain that lies between the mountains and the river. It should have enough grass to eat, and the weather should be fine for both of us.”
“Agreed,” said the second sheep.
And as they set off down the road to the broad plain, they were both attacked and eaten by lions.
Moral: Compromise equals death