In parts of Africa, local people are said to use a clever and simple method to catch monkeys. They hang a bag filled with fruit—something monkeys love—on a tree branch along a path monkeys frequently travel. The bag’s opening is just big enough for a monkey’s hand to fit through.
When a monkey spots the fruit, it reaches into the bag and grabs a handful. But with its fist full, it cannot pull its hand back out through the narrow opening. Even when people approach, the monkey refuses to let go of the fruit and ends up getting caught.
Sometimes, greed can ruin everything. It’s important to know your limits, go after what’s within your reach, and have the wisdom to let go when something simply isn’t worth holding onto.