The lion—once the ruler of the forest—had grown old and no longer had the strength to chase fast prey.
So he came up with an idea: he lay inside his cave and spread the news that he wasn’t well.
The animals in the forest heard the rumor. Out of long-standing respect for his power, they came one by one to visit him.
But something was strange:
Any animal that went into the cave… was never seen coming back out.
Then it was the Fox’s turn.
The Fox came too, but he stayed outside the cave and called in to ask about the lion’s health.
From inside, the lion spoke in a weak voice:
“Oh, is that you, Fox? Why are you standing so far away? Come in—come closer—so I can see your face clearly and hear your comforting words.”
The Fox calmly replied:
“My lord, I would love to step in.
But I’ve noticed something odd:
There are many footprints leading into your cave…
yet not a single set of footprints leading out.
So please allow me to stay right here.”
💡 A lesson in real-world thinking
This isn’t just a story about being clever—it’s a lesson in observing real evidence:
- Don’t just listen to what people say—look at the proof.
Words can sound gentle, but real-world data reveals the truth. - Always check the “exit path” before you enter.
In work or investing, if you see many people joining in but no one can show clear results, slow down and analyze before you commit. - Stay clear-headed in a crowd.
The difference is the ability to observe independently, instead of moving with collective emotion.
