The Tale of the Wise Fool

Once upon a time, there was a wise fool named Wisdom. He was known throughout the land for his intelligence and cunning, but he was also known for his arrogance and pride.

One day, Wisdom was approached by a group of travelers who were lost in the woods. They asked him for guidance, and Wisdom was happy to oblige. He led them through the woods, using his knowledge of the land to guide them safely to their destination.

As they parted ways, the travelers thanked Wisdom and praised his intelligence. But Wisdom was not satisfied. He wanted more praise, more adoration, more recognition for his wisdom.

So he set out to prove his intelligence once and for all. He began to make bold predictions and grand proclamations, all in the name of proving his wisdom. But as time went on, his predictions began to fall flat and his proclamations were proven false.

The people began to see through his arrogance and pride, and Wisdom was left alone and humiliated. He realized too late that true wisdom is not about proving oneself, but about helping others and living a humble life.

So let this be a cautionary tale about wisdom. True wisdom is not about knowledge or intelligence, but about using that knowledge to help others and living a humble life. Don't let pride and arrogance cloud your judgment, lest you become a wise fool like Wisdom.

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