Machibouke

A tree stump sits at the edge of a field. A rabbit hits it while running and dies, providing a useful meal for the farmer. Seeing this, he abandons his crops to wait for more rabbits to strike the stump. However, no more rabbits appear, and his fields go untended. The tale conveys a message about unrealistic expectations. It suggests that while optimism is acceptable, one should not rely passively on uncertain outcomes.

Isinasalin pa — orihinal na teksto sa English.