A bald man trying to nap was constantly interrupted by a bothersome fly buzzing around his bare head and biting his scalp. He shooed and swatted but could not make the pesky fly relent. At last, the frustrated man smacked himself in the head, hoping to crush the fly. Instead, he missed, leaving himself with an aching head and the fly more emboldened.
What principles and lessons can be learned from the above stories?
Annoyances will come, but impatience and violence will strengthen your troubles. Keep calm, hold your temper, and problems will not sting so sharply.