Wednesday 7 May 2014

Aesop 2.0: 9. The Royal Blacksmith



In the Royal Palace, The King’s Assistant went to the Royal Blacksmith. “The King requires a multitude of nails by tomorrow.” The Royal Blacksmith replied “I will produce nails fit for the King!” and got to work. The next day, the King’s Assistant came back. The Royal Blacksmith proudly showed his work, three beautiful silver nails, with delicate engraving along them, and the King’s Crest on the heads. The Blacksmith was promptly banished for not doing what was asked of him, producing quality instead of quantity.

“Unique art has its place, but there is nothing wrong with efficient mass production.”

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