fisherman

Generacion: De Mello -The contented fisherman- The rich industrialist from the North was horrified to find the Southern fisherman lying lazily beside his boat, smoking a pipe. "Why aren't you out fishing?" said the industrialist. "Because I have caught enough fish for the day," said the fisherman. "Why don't you catch some more?" the industrialist insisted "What would I do with it?" asked the fisherman "You could earn more money" was the reply. "With that you could have a motor fixed to your boat and go into deeper waters and catch more fish. "Then you would make enough to buy nylon nets. These would bring you more fish and more money. Soon you would have enough money to own two boats . . . maybe even a fleet of boats. The you would be a rich man like me." "What would I do then?" again the fisherman asked. "Then you could really enjoy life." the industrialist responded. "What do you think I am doing right now?" said the fisherman. It is wiser to mantain intact the capacity of enjoying life than earning more money. A tale from Anthony de Mello