There once was an old man, his son, and their donkey. They set-off on a journey that would take them from village to village.
When they entered the first village, the old man rode atop the donkey as his son walked beside. And the people sneered, "What a selfish man! He rides in rest as his poor son must walk."
Having overheard their sneers, the old man had his son join him on the donkey as they entered the next village. And the people sneered, "What an abusive man! The poor donkey is burdened by the weight of both man and son."
Having overheard their sneers, the old man and his son both climbed off the donkey and walked beside as they entered the next village. And the people sneered, "What a stupid man! Neither he nor his son have the sense to utilize the donkey for its intended purpose."
The moral of the story: Everyone has an opinion. Many times these opinions are in stark opposition. Respect them all, but know you'll never please them all. Make it your aim, rather, to listen to a voice that actually matters.
