Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a loving and understanding wife. they had few belongings, but they had one thing which they couldn't live without, a horse that had many uses. with this horse, the father plowed the fields, rode it into town, herded cattle with it, transported hay, rode along the highway, or just took it for a walk. sometimes, the neighbors would ask him to do jobs and would pay well. nevertheless, as the horse was getting older, they thought it would be best to sell him or at least trade him in for something more useful. one day his wife said to him, listen, today is market day, why don't you go to town on the horse, and see if you can change it for something good. i'm sure i'll be happy with whatever you can get for him. there were a lot of people on the road that day, walking or riding horses, going to market to buy things. riding at a good pace, the farmer came upon a man who was walking a beautiful cow. the farmer thought, i'll bet that cow gives a really good quality milk. i don't think it would be a bad idea for me to trade my horse for that cow. i'm sure my wife would be happy if i brought her a cow. the farmer shouted: hey, mister, with the cow, i'd like to talk to you. i have a horse that is worth more than your cow. but that doesn't matter, i have more need for