The Foolish Friend

A king had a pet monkey who was devoted to him. The monkey stayed near the king day and night, waving a fan, guarding the room, and trying to serve with complete loyalty.

One afternoon, while the king slept, a fly kept landing on his chest. The monkey chased it away again and again, but the fly returned. In anger, the monkey picked up the king's sword.

When the fly landed once more, the monkey struck with all his strength. The fly escaped, but the sword wounded the king. The court learned that affection without judgment can be more dangerous than open hostility.