The Story Of DAMOCLES

In an Ancient Greek city there was a courtier  by the name of Damocles who was trying to pander to the king, applauding his accomplishments and praising all the material items that the king had possessed. In response the king suggested that Damocles and himself switch places for a day so he could get a taste of what it’s really like to be in a position of great power and responsibility. However there was a catch, Damocles was to be sat on the throne surrounded by all the beautiful women, luxurious items, and all the gold he could ever want but, while seated a sword was to be placed above Damocles head hanging by a single thread of a horses hair. It didn’t take long for Damocles to beg the king to leave the throne and never wish to obtain the type of fortune that comes with being the king. Even though Damocles was on the throne surrounded by everything anyone could ever want he couldn’t enjoy any of it because all of his attention was focused on the sword above his head that could have fallen at any moment.