The King's Highway
Once a king had a great highway built for the members of
his kingdom. After it was completed, but before it was
opened to the public, the king decided to have a contest. He
invited as many as desired to participate. Their challenge
was to see who could travel the highway the best.
On the day of the contest the people came. Some of them had
fine Chariots; some had fine clothing, fine hairdos, or
great food. Some young men came in their track clothes and
ran along the highway. People traveled the highway all day,
but each one, when he arrived at the end, complained to the
king that there was a large pile of rocks and debris left on
the road at one spot and this got in their way and hindered
their travel.
At the end of the day, a lone traveler crossed the finish
line warily and walked over to the king. He was tired and
dirty, but he addressed the king with great respect and
handed him a bag of gold. He explained, “I stopped along the
way to clear a pile of rocks and debris that was blocking
the road. This bag of gold was under it all. I want you to
return it to its rightful owner.”
The king replied, “You are the rightful owner.”
The traveler replied, “Oh no, this is not mine. I've never
known such money.”
“Oh yes,” said the king, “You've earned this gold, for you
won my contest. He who travels the road best is he who makes
the road smoother for those who will follow.”
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