Maybe 〈2026 Update〉
: One day, the farmer’s horse runs away. His neighbours commiserate, calling it terrible luck. The farmer simply replies, "Maybe."
: Soon after, the army comes to the village to draft young men for war. They reject the farmer’s son because of his broken leg. The neighbours exclaim how wonderful this turn of events is. The farmer again replies, "Maybe." The Lesson The Maybe Story (Chinese Farmer) — Matterco.co : One day, the farmer’s horse runs away
The narrative follows an old farmer whose life is a series of unpredictable events: : One day
: The horse returns the next day, leading seven wild horses with it. The neighbours congratulate him on his great fortune. The farmer says, "Maybe." "Maybe." : Soon after