The donkey said to the tiger: The grass is blue.
The tiger replied: No, the grass is green.
The debate became tense and the two decided to seek a referee. They went before the lion, King of the Green Forest.
As soon as they arrived at the clearing where the lion was sitting on the throne, the donkey began to shout:
"Your Majesty, is the grass blue?"
The lion replied:
"Correct!"
The donkey hurriedly continued:
"The tiger disagreed with me and protested, disturbing me, please punish it, Your Majesty."
The lion declared:
"The tiger will be punished with 5 years of silence."
The donkey jumped up joyfully and chattered:
"The grass is blue... the grass is blue..."
The tiger accepted its punishment, but before leaving asked the lion:
"Your Majesty, why did you punish me? After all, the grass is green!"
The lion replied:
"That's right, the grass is green."
The tiger asked:
"Then why did you punish me?"
The lion answered:
"That has nothing to do with the question of whether the grass is blue or green. I impose this punishment because it is unacceptable for a brave and intelligent creature like you to waste time arguing with a donkey, and even to disturb me with that question."
The worst waste of time is arguing with a fool and a fanatic, those who do not care about truth or reality, but only want to win for their beliefs and illusions. Never waste time on meaningless debates...
There are people who, no matter how much evidence and proof we present, still cannot understand, and there are those blinded by ego, hatred, and resentment, who just want to be right even when they are not.
When ignorance shouts, wisdom remains silent. Your peace and tranquility are more precious.
bn E Adam