A SHORT STORY ABOUT HONESTY

So every week there used to be a former who

sold a baker a pound of butter.

following a few weeks of purchasing one pound of

the farmer's butter

To weigh the butter, the baker

that he obtained to make sure it was

a complete pound, in fact

The baker discovered after waiting that

The butter weighed less than one pound, so

infuriated him

He believed that he was being duped, and he

opted to prosecute the farmer

when appearing in court

The farmer was asked how he was by the judge.

Weighing the butter

The farmer remarked

honor, I'm destitute and don't own an

precise measuring device, but I do have a

size

The judge enquired as to whether the farmer had used

The measurement

If you attempt to deceive people

You'll be taken advantage of again in return.

as a learned man once stated

You can con everyone, including your parents.

allies of the state

Yet you can't deceive yourself.

and it's easier the more honest you are

That is to have faith in other people.

This is where motivational stories are done.

I appreciate you watching.

Remain fortunate.