The Three Craftsmen | 三位工匠

English Original

A city was under siege by an enemy army. The residents gathered to discuss how to defend against the enemy.

A bricklayer stepped forward, advocating for bricks as the best material for defense. A carpenter then proposed that wood was the superior method. Finally, a cobbler stood up and said, "Gentlemen, I disagree. In my view, there is no better material for resistance than leather."

This story illustrates how people tend to view things from their own perspective, often believing that what they are most familiar with is the best.


中文翻译

一座城市被敌军围困,居民们聚集在一起商讨御敌之策。

一位砌匠挺身而出,主张用砖块作为最佳防御材料。接着,一位木匠提议木头才是更好的方法。最后,一位皮匠站起来说道:“先生们,我不同意。在我看来,没有比皮革更好的抵御材料了。”

这个故事说明,人们往往习惯于从自身角度出发,总认为自己最熟悉的东西才是最好的。

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