Machibouke  

Waiting in Vain

A farmer once had a tree stump at the corner of his field where a speeding rabbit met its demise. The farmer, recognizing the potential profit from selling rabbits as a meal and on the market, decided to abandon farming in favor of waiting for more rabbits to collide with the stump. However, despite his optimism, no new rabbits arrived, causing his crops to fail and leaving him without any rabbits. This tale serves as a reminder that while it's fine to have hopeful expectations, one should not idle around in anticipation of something happening, as it may not come to fruition. The Western saying "don't count your chickens before they hatch" echoes this sentiment.