A heavy operator, overtaken by a reverse of fortune, lamented his sudden fall from affluence to indigence.
"Do not weep," said the reverse of fortune. "You need not suffer alone. Name any one of the men who have opposed your schemes, and I will overtake him."
"It is hardly worth it," replied the victim earnestly. "Not a soul among them has a cent!"
The moral
Seeking revenge on those who have wronged you may be futile if they are already in a state of misfortune themselves.
Discussion questions
- What do you think the Heavy Operator learns about revenge by the end of the story?
- How does the concept of fortune and misfortune play a role in the characters' actions?
- Can you think of a time when seeking revenge backfired for someone? What happened?
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- الخدمات المرفوضة · العربية
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- Tinanggihang Serbisyo. · Tagalog
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- 被拒绝的服务 · 中文
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