The Wisdom of Solomon
It is better to settle disputes amicably without resorting to lawsuits. You can never be certain of the outcome bringing matters to court but you can be certain of legal expensesAs two men were walking by the seaside at low tide they saw an oyster and they both stooped together at the same time to pick it up. One pulled the other away and a dispute ensued.
A traveler was coming at the same time, and they determined to ask him which of the two had the better right to the oyster.
While each was telling his story, the traveler gravely took out his knife, opened the shell, and loosened the oyster. When they had finished and were listening for his decision, he just as gravely swallowed the oyster, and offered them each a shell.
“The Court,” said he, “awards you each a shell! The oyster will cover the costs.”
posted by Victor Lai @ 4:38 PM
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