Aesop | Greece
The Battle Horse and The Miller
Old warhorse reluctantly works in a mill, longing for past glory, but the wise Miller advises acceptance and adaptation to a new life.
Once, there was a strong Battle Horse who had fought in many wars. But now, he was old and no longer needed for battle. Instead, he was given to a Miller to work in his mill.
At the mill, the horse had to turn a heavy stone to grind grains into flour. As he worked, he sighed and felt sad. "I used to be a great warhorse," he said. "I was treated with care and respect. Now, I don't understand why this work in the mill is better than fighting in the wars."
The Miller, who was wise and kind, heard the horse and said, "We all wonder about our lives sometimes. But we must not think too much about the past. Things change, and we have to accept them."
The Battle Horse thought about the Miller's words and kept working, trying to accept his new life.
