• The Wolf and the Lamb

Might prevails over justice

On a bright and peaceful morning, a hungry Wolf wandered through the forest in search of food. As he walked, he came upon a clear and gently flowing stream. Feeling thirsty, he bent down near the bank and began to drink. As he quenched his thirst, his sharp eyes caught sight of a small Lamb drinking water further downstream.

At that moment, a wicked thought entered the Wolf’s mind. He desired to make a meal of the helpless creature, but he needed an excuse to justify his actions. Determined to find fault with the Lamb, the Wolf narrowed his eyes and growled, “How dare you muddy the water I am drinking! Can’t you see that your actions are making it unclean for me?”

The Lamb, startled by the Wolf’s harsh tone, lifted its head and spoke timidly, “Oh mighty Wolf, I mean no harm to you. But how can I possibly muddy the water that you are drinking? The stream flows from your position down to mine, not the other way around.”

The Wolf, unwilling to accept the Lamb’s logical response, refused to let go of his accusation. Instead, he snarled, “That may be so, but I remember clearly that last year you insulted me!”

The Lamb, even more confused, blinked in disbelief and said, “Sir, I could not have possibly insulted you last year, for I was not even born then.”

The Wolf, growing impatient and more determined to press his claim, snapped back, “If it was not you, then it must have been your family! Someone from your kind has wronged me, and you must pay for it!”

Realizing that there was no way to escape the Wolf’s cruel and baseless accusations, the Lamb trembled with fear. “I am truly sorry if my family has offended you,” it stammered, “but I assure you, I have done nothing wrong.”

But the Wolf had already made up his mind. He cared not for reason or fairness. He was the stronger of the two, and that alone gave him the power to do as he pleased. Without another word, he leaped upon the helpless Lamb and devoured it without remorse.

As the Wolf licked his lips and disappeared into the forest, the Lamb’s final thoughts were of the cruel injustice it had faced. It had learned, too late, that in a world ruled by the powerful, justice often held no place.