A Parable...

I'm in a bad mood, so have decided to tell you a story.

There was a man once who decided he'd like to run a particular business, so he used his family connections to get himself a job running it. Once in position, he destroyed utterly the company's reputation in a fit of vandalism.

Instead of sacking the man and making sure he couldn't do any more damage, his family applauded him and shook his hand. A small boy wondered why, so he went up to one of the family members and asked what was happening.

"This man has helped our family beyond measure. Before, this business was moulded according to others' wishes, which did do reflect our own needs. Once we have restored the business, it will not only be successful but will also be an accurate reflection of our family's values. Truly, this man has done a good thing."

The boy thought about this, and then asked another member of the family why he was applauding.

"Before this day, none of our family understood how to run this business. Once we have restored the business, it will not only be successful, but our family will also have learned the necessary skills to run this business and others like it. Truly, this man has done a good thing."

The boy thought about this, and move to the next cheering family member. "Why are you cheering this man who has destroyed your family business?"

"Ah. Well. I never used the business myself. I use the company round the corner. I like them. Once we have restored this business, it will not only be successful, but will also be identical to the company I prefer. Truly, this man has done a good thing."

The boy thought about this for a while, and realised he had learned the lesson of how to bring joy to his family. "Sir, when I am older, I would like to run ruin a business too."

"And I will be proud of you, son," said the man.
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(second last paragraph updated)