Once there was an emperor who was fond of clothes. Couple of con men convinced the emperor that they had magical cloth, which only the wise could see. The emperor hires these men to make him the most magnificent suit of clothes, declaring that anyone who cannot see this material was a fool. When the con men unveiled this magnificent suit made of this magical clothes no one wanted to admit that all they could see was a half-naked king clad only in his boxer shorts, lest they be branded a fool. Few brave and the truly loyal court-men advised the emperor that he has no clothes! Unfortunately, they were shown the door.
The Emperor then goes on a procession through the capital showing off his new "clothes". During the course of the procession, a small child cries out, "the emperor has no clothes!" The crowd started murmuring the same and the emperor realized the child is telling the truth.
The emperor didn't heed honest feedback and payed the ultimate price; complete and absolute public mortification.
We all have a desire to be liked, to be part of the in-crowd. And we dislike the one who show us the mirror. Sometimes it is the ones who dare to tell you the bitter truths are not your critics but your well-wishers. Don't shun them, seek them out and hear them. Keep them by your side and follow their advice.
Source - Internet
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