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Tag: singing

Parable of Teaching Horses to Sing

May 16, 2025 ~ cafebedouin

"A thief was captured and hauled before the local ruler. 'Give me one good reason I shouldn't have you put to death,' the monarch said. The thief replied, 'Your majesty, I can teach your finest horse to sing – if you give me a year to do it!' The court burst out in laughter at … Continue reading Parable of Teaching Horses to Sing

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