Three fish lived in a lake. One day some fishermen passing by the lake wondered, “Hey, we have never seen this lake. It seems to be full of fish. It is now evening. Let us come at dawn tomorrow and catch as many fish as we can.”

Hearing the fisherman, one of the fishes called a meeting of all the fish and told them, “The fisherman will come tomorrow. I think we should not be here for even a moment more. As the wise men have said weak men should flee when a strong man invades or seek refuge in a fort. There is no alternative.”

“That's true. I endorse your suggestion,” said the second fish.

Loudly laughing, the third fish said, “Your plans are not good. Why should we leave this lake, ancient home of our forefathers, because the fishermen have evil intentions. If it is destined, we cannot escape death even if we go elsewhere. Everything is in the hands of God. You cannot dispose what he proposes. Without his blessings people will die even if they have protection. With his blessings nobody can kill them even if they do not have protection. “

Unable to convince him, the other two fish left the lake. Coming the next day, the fishermen took a big catch of fish in the lake. The poor fish who stayed behind was one among them.

Moral:Those who foresee the problem and those who deal with the problem when it arises are always victors and those who trust their luck are the losers.

 

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