Maybe Apr 2026

The narrative follows an old farmer whose life is a series of unpredictable events:

: One day, the farmer’s horse runs away. His neighbours commiserate, calling it terrible luck. The farmer simply replies, "Maybe." The narrative follows an old farmer whose life

: 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 They reject the farmer’s son because of his broken leg

: The horse returns the next day, leading seven wild horses with it. The neighbours congratulate him on his great fortune. The farmer says, "Maybe." The neighbours congratulate him on his great fortune

: 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 The Parable of the Chinese Farmer , is a famous Taoist and Zen teaching popularly recounted by philosopher Alan Watts .