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~ A page that appears to have been torn out of some other volume is posted here. Its edges are frayed and its color long since faded. ~ Long ago there existed a grand, ancient city. At its center stood two magnificent statues in the central square. The first, a regal statue of a lion, represented strength and courage. Its gaze was fierce and its mane flowed like waves, a symbol of unyielding power. The second statue, a serpent coiled around an apple tree, represented renewal and wisdom. Its scales shimmered in the sun, a beacon of continuous growth and transformation. For generations, these statues watched over the city's inhabitants, inspiring them to be strong like the lion and wise like the serpent. However, as time passed, the city's people grew complacent. They began to worship the lion's strength alone, celebrating might and power above all. The serpent's message of renewal and wisdom was forgotten, its once-gleaming scales left to gather dust. Yuris turned into Hyuls, and the city's stagnation grew. Without the balance of wisdom and the willingness to change, the people's strength became a tool for dominance rather than protection. They built walls instead of bridges, fearing change and clinging to what they knew. One stormy night, a great lightning bolt struck the square. The lion's statue, once majestic, crumbled under the force. The people were aghast, seeing their symbol of strength in ruins. Yet, by the light of the dawn, they saw an astonishing sight. The serpent statue, long ignored, had survived the storm. Not only that, but it seemed to have transformed. Its scales glowed with a new vibrancy, and the apple tree it encircled bore fruit. This was a turning point for the city. The people realized that strength alone was not enough. They needed the wisdom to adapt, to renew themselves like the serpent. They began to embrace change, seeking knowledge and understanding rather than just power. The city flourished, growing stronger not just in might, but in wisdom and heart. Thus, the story of the lion and the serpent taught a timeless lesson: true power lies in the balance. .. . | |