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The Expert Hunter

The Father is an expert hunter. He has 3 sons. He is about to die. He wants to turnover his expertise to his sons. One day, he invites his 3 sons to the field. He told to his First Son to see a tree. He said, "Son, what do you see in a tree?" The First Son said, "Father, I see the fruits that are ripen." The Father said in his mind, "You fail". The Second Son was introduce. The Father said, "Son, what do you see in a tree?" The Second Son said, "Father, I see thick leaves and branches in it". The Father in his mind, "You fail". Then, the last son which is the youngest. The Father said to his Third Son, "Son, what do you see in a tree?" The Third Son said, "Father, I see birds in twigs. Some birds are eating the fruits". "Son, get your bow and arrow. Shoot those birds", the Father said. The Father smile. In his mind he is happy and proud. He is happy to die in his estate.

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