The Widow and the Farmer
A widow whose husband recently died was shedding tears and singing laments at the grave every day. A neighboring farmer plowing in the field next to the cemetery came next to the woman and began comforting her. The farmer said "One does not die with the dead, my lady; my wife died too, come let us join forces, let us run the field together." Wiping her tears, the woman immediately smiled saying "You are right, crying for the dead does not bring back the gone, one must look at the living."
Griefs and devotions that seem extreme can evaporate and disappear rapidly before interest and sweet words. Human nature is inclined to forget and adapt quickly to new interests. The depth of tears and great mournings is tested before the first concrete offer. True loyalty and devotion are beyond time and interest.
Temporary grief is quickly forgotten with momentary promises. Interest ends mourning quickly. The truth of not dying with the dead meets interest. Temporary tears dry quickly.
Sweet talk scatters grief. True loyalty withstands time. Human is inclined to forget.