The wise man, holding two pots—one containing a rose and the other a cactus—asked the man,
“If I told you to choose one of these pots, what would you do?”
Without hesitation, the man pointed to the rose and said,
“Obviously, I would choose the rose.”
The wise man smiled and said,
“You have proven that you acted hastily and without thought. You deserve neither the rose nor the cactus.”
Some men, swayed by beauty and superficial appeal, are quick to choose what seems most attractive. The rose is beautiful but wilts quickly. The cactus, while it may seem unappealing at first, endures through all seasons. Though it has thorns, it blooms into a remarkable flower when the time is right.
Your wife knows all your flaws, weaknesses, and mistakes, yet loves you for who you truly are. Your mistress, on the other hand, desires only your best side—the smiles, the victories, the joy, and the affection.
Your wife loves you through your tears and defeats. She stays by your side through thick and thin. When the hard times come, your mistress will leave, seeking someone else. Your wife will remain, standing with you. Don’t be fooled by the fleeting allure of what seems perfect now. Beauty fades, and time passes quickly.
By choosing the rose and despising the cactus, you’ve shown a lack of understanding. In time, you may realize your mistake, but by then, it may be too late.
One of life’s greatest lessons is to appreciate what you have before it’s too late!