Thursday, January 31, 2013

Underfables: Fool the Prophet



Fool the Prophet




         Once upon a time a Prophet said unto the people, “You are saints and heroes. Our exceptional nation is a blessed haven of justice, liberty,  prosperity and learning. We are a light unto the world.”

         The people agreed, and they said, “We’ve done enough.” So they closed factories,  ports, universities and the Assembly. Roads grew weeds, bridges fell, sewers leaked, and a dark age began.

         Later another Prophet said unto the people, “You are pigs and maggots. Our mediocre nation is an accursed hive of villainy, tyranny, poverty and ignorance. We are a disgrace before mankind.”

         The people agreed, and they said, “We must do better.” So they built sewers, roads, bridges and factories; they opened ports, universities and the Assembly; and a golden age began.



         Moral:  Damn braces, Bless relaxes.



 

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