The "Maybe" story, often referred to as or The Parable of the Chinese Farmer , is a famous Taoist and Zen teaching popularly recounted by philosopher Alan Watts .
: While trying to tame one of the wild horses, the farmer’s son is thrown and breaks his leg. The neighbours offer their sympathy for the tragedy. The farmer responds, "Maybe." The "Maybe" story, often referred to as or
: One day, the farmer’s horse runs away. His neighbours commiserate, calling it terrible luck. The farmer simply replies, "Maybe." The "Maybe" story