The Wisdom of Uncertainty
We’ll See
There was once an old farmer who had spent most of his life tending the same plot of land. He lived a simple life—quiet, steady, and close to the rhythms of nature. One day, his only horse ran away.
When word got around, the neighbors came to express their sympathy.
“What terrible luck,” they said, shaking their heads.
The farmer simply shrugged. “We’ll see,” he replied.
A few days later, the horse returned on its own—and brought with it three wild horses from the hills. The neighbors were amazed.
“How wonderful! Now you’re richer than before!” they said, beaming.
The farmer nodded calmly. “We’ll see.”
Later that week, the farmer’s only son tried to tame one of the new horses. The animal bucked violently, throwing him to the ground and shattering his leg.
Once again, the neighbors came to offer their condolences.
“Such bad fortune,” they said.
The farmer, as always, replied, “We’ll see.”
Not long after, government officials arrived in the village, drafting all able-bodied young men into the army. A brutal conflict had broken out, and many knew they might never return. But the farmer’s son, with his broken leg, was left behind.
This time, the neighbors returned in awe.
“You’re so lucky after all,” they said. “Your son was spared.”
The old farmer looked out over his fields, and with the same quiet voice, said:
“We’ll see.”
The story reminds us not to judge any moment in isolation. Life is fluid, and what seems like misfortune today may lead to unexpected blessings tomorrow—and vice versa. The wise learn to accept life as it comes, without rushing to label it as good or bad.
