Mother Intelligence
There was a small village where a righteous man lived. One day, the righteous man had to visit another village to perform some work. He prepared to go. His mother said to him: Why do you travel alone? Take someone with you. The righteous man said: I know I must travel through the forest, but there’s nothing we fear. There are no wild animals or thieves in the forest. His mother said: But it’s better to take someone with you. The righteous man said: Don’t worry, Mom, and don’t fear. Listen, Mom. I will go alone and return tomorrow evening when I finish my work. After that, the mother went to a pond in the house courtyard and took out a turtle from that pond. She said to her son: I don’t agree with your going alone. Therefore, take this turtle with you. The righteous man took the turtle from his mother. ...