"Are the industries of this country in a flourishing condition?" asked a traveler from a foreign land, addressing the first man he encountered in America.
"Splendid!" replied the man with enthusiasm. "I have more orders than I can fill."
Curious, the traveler inquired further, "What is your business?"
The man responded, "I make boxing gloves for the tongues of pugilists."
This exchange highlights the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit found in America, where even the most unique industries can thrive.
The moral
The story highlights the irony of thriving industries that may contribute to conflict rather than progress, suggesting that success is not always aligned with positive outcomes.
Discussion questions
- What does this story suggest about the relationship between industry and morality?
- Can you think of modern examples where a flourishing industry has contributed to social conflict?
- How do life-changing stories with moral implications influence our understanding of success?
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Read it in another language
- صناعة مزدهرة · العربية
- Eine blühende Industrie · Deutsch
- Una Industria Próspera · Español
- یک صنعت پررونق · فارسی
- Une industrie florissante. · Français
- एक फलता-फूलता उद्योग। · हिन्दी
- Un'industria fiorente. · Italiano
- Uma Indústria Próspera · Português
- Процветающая индустрия. · Русский
- ఒక వికసిస్తున్న పరిశ్రమ · తెలుగు
- Isang Umuunlad na Industriya · Tagalog
- Квітуча індустрія. · Українська
- 一个繁荣的产业 · 中文
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Tomorrow night: The Fox and the Crane
