Story
“Trust only after testing,” says the old man, discussing the signs of trustworthiness. He warns that one should never trust ferocious animals with long claws, rivers, horned beasts, armed women, or members of royal families—because no one can ever be sure when they might strike.
Comic
The Lesson on Trust
A wise old man sits under a banyan tree with a few young students gathered around him, listening carefully.
The Warning Begins
The old man gestures toward shadowy figures of wild animals — a tiger with long claws and a bull with sharp horns.
The Deceptive Calm
A calm, glimmering river flows peacefully; in the next moment, the water swirls into a dangerous current.
The Final Counsel
The old man raises a wise finger.
