Belling the Cat
Author: Aesop
The Mice once convened a meeting to devise a strategy to
defeat their adversary, the Cat. At the very least, they hoped to find a means
to predict her arrival so they could flee in time. They lived in such
continuous terror of her claws that they rarely ventured to leave their caves
at any time of day or night.
Many proposals were explored, but none were deemed adequate.
Finally, a very little Mouse stood up and said:
"I have a plan that appears simple, but I am confident
it will be successful."
We just have to wrap a bell around the neck of the cat. We
shall know quickly when the bell rings that our opponent is approaching."
The Mice were all astonished that they hadn't thought of
this earlier. But, in the middle of their joy at their good fortune, an elderly
Mouse stood up and said:
"I will add that the young Mouse's plan is excellent.
But first, a question: "Who will ring the Cat?"
Moral:
Most things are easier said than done.
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