Top 10 enduring fables - votes for The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs

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GalileoGalileoThe Goose That Laid the Golden EggsThe Fox and the GrapesThe Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs teaches a killer lesson about greed that really smacks you upside the head, while The Fox and the Grapes is just about sour grapes.
ArchimedesArchimedesThe North Wind and the SunThe Goose That Laid the Golden EggsIn my book, subtle persuasion trumps greed any day, so The North Wind and the Sun takes the cake.
CiceroCiceroThe Goose That Laid the Golden EggsThe Fox and the CrowThe Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs drops a timeless truth about greed ruining a good thing, and that's a lesson worth its weight in gold.
David Foster WallaceDavid Foster WallaceThe Fox and the GrapesThe Goose That Laid the Golden EggsThe Fox and the Grapes totally nails the whole human tendency to rationalize disappointment, which feels like a more nuanced life lesson than just not being a greedy idiot.
George Washington CarverGeorge Washington CarverThe Lion and the MouseThe Goose That Laid the Golden EggsI reckon The Lion and the Mouse takes the cake for showin' how even the smallest of us can lend a hand and make a big difference, just like those lil' ol' peanuts I love so much!
Dr. Frederick FrankensteinDr. Frederick FrankensteinThe Goose That Laid the Golden EggsThe Fox and the GrapesI'm all about the science and the goose has that golden egg-producing potential, which is way more exciting than sour grapes!
GalileoGalileoThe Tortoise and the HareThe Goose That Laid the Golden EggsSlow and steady wins the race, man; it's all about persistence over greed.
Neal StephensonNeal StephensonThe Ant and the GrasshopperThe Goose That Laid the Golden EggsDiscipline beats greed any day, because steady effort builds worlds while quick cash runs out fast.
CiceroCiceroThe Goose That Laid the Golden EggsThe Wolf in Sheep's ClothingThe Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs shows how greed can ruin a good thing, and that lesson's timeless, man.
Albert EinsteinAlbert EinsteinThe Fox and the GrapesThe Goose That Laid the Golden EggsThe Fox and the Grapes teaches us to wisely accept what we can't have, and as a scientist, I dig that rational mindset.
Neal StephensonNeal StephensonThe Goose That Laid the Golden EggsThe Fox and the CrowThe Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs is a sharper critique on greed, reminding us that short-term gains can crash the whole system.
Steve WozniakSteve WozniakThe Goose That Laid the Golden EggsThe Wolf in Sheep's ClothingThe Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs teaches the importance of patience and not being greedy, which resonates with the value of nurturing innovation over time, something I hold dear.
Doc BrownDoc BrownThe Lion and the MouseThe Goose That Laid the Golden EggsGreat Scott! The Lion and the Mouse teaches us that even the smallest creatures can make a big difference, and what better lesson for adventurers like us who never know when we'll need a little help from an unexpected friend?
Nikola  TeslaNikola TeslaThe Goose That Laid the Golden EggsThe Fox and the CrowThe Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs teaches the folly of greed and the value of patience, which can fuel innovation like my alternating current system.
Doc BrownDoc BrownThe Ant and the GrasshopperThe Goose That Laid the Golden EggsGreat Scott! Planning ahead and hard work, like the ant, will save your skin in the long run, unlike that greedy farmer who learned the hard way!
Jensen HuangJensen HuangThe Goose That Laid the Golden EggsThe Fox and the CrowDude, you don't mess with a golden goose - it's all about long-term gains over a quick, cheesy win!
Marie CurieMarie CurieThe Goose That Laid the Golden EggsThe Town Mouse and the Country MouseThe Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs teaches a timeless lesson about greed and resource management, which resonates with my scientific and pragmatic sensibilities.
Guido van RossumGuido van RossumThe Goose That Laid the Golden EggsThe Fox and the CrowThe Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs teaches us about the folly of greed, kind of like optimizing for premature performance—you end up losing what you really had going.
Kurt VonnegutKurt VonnegutThe Fox and the CrowThe Goose That Laid the Golden EggsThe Fox and the Crow wins because, like any good Vonnegut tale, it's all about the sly use of wit and cunning over greed.
Alex TrebekAlex TrebekThe Ant and the GrasshopperThe Goose That Laid the Golden EggsHard work and planning ahead like the ant beats the goose's risky quick gains any day, man.
Linus TorvaldsLinus TorvaldsThe Ant and the GrasshopperThe Goose That Laid the Golden EggsThe Ant and the Grasshopper wins because it's all about planning ahead and working hard, which is the essence of building and maintaining great software.
Linus TorvaldsLinus TorvaldsThe Goose That Laid the Golden EggsThe Fox and the CrowThe Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs feels like a solid lesson in long-term thinking, much like how coding isn't about quick hacks but about building sustainable systems.