Chapter 34 Inspiration from the Old Watchmaker

Once upon a time, there was a very talented young poet in Germany who wrote many poems chanting wind and moon, and describing scenery and expressing emotions.But he was very distressed.Because people don't like to read his poems.What is going on here?Is it because my poems are not well written?No, it's impossible! Young poets never doubt their talents in this respect.So he went to ask his father's friend, an old watchmaker, for advice. The old watchmaker didn't say a word after hearing this, and took him to a small room where all kinds of expensive clocks were displayed.These clocks, the poet has never seen.Some look like birds and beasts, some can make bird calls, and some can play wonderful music.

The old man took out a small box from the cabinet, opened it, and took out a pocket watch with a particularly exquisite gold case.This pocket watch is not only exquisite in style, but also strange: it can clearly display the movement of stars, the tide of the sea, and accurately mark the month and date.This is simply a magic watch, where in the world can I find it! The poet couldn't put it down. He wanted to buy this treasure very much, so he asked the price of the watch.The old man smiled, and only asked to replace the ordinary watch held by the young man with this treasure. The poet cherishes this watch very much and wears it while eating, walking and sleeping.However, after a period of time, I gradually became dissatisfied with this watch.In the end, he went to the old watchmaker to ask for his original ordinary watch.The old watchmaker pretended to be surprised and asked him what he was not satisfied with such a rare pocket watch.

The young poet said with regret: It does not indicate time, but the watch is originally used to indicate time.I don't know the time with it, so what's the use of it?Who will come to ask me about the tides of the sea and the movements of the stars?This watch is of no practical use to me. The old watchmaker still smiled slightly, put the watch on the table, picked up the poetry collection of the young poet, and said meaningfully: Young friends, let us do our best in our respective careers.You should remember: how to bring usefulness to people.The poet suddenly realized at this time, and understood the profound meaning of this sentence from the bottom of his heart.

★Life is delicious★ There is a market for useful things.Only by living a life can we realize our own value.Instead of pursuing flashy things, it is better to do some practical things down-to-earth.In the work, it is the first thing to do the job well.