There was an experiment where a ferocious shark and a group of tropical fish were placed in the same tank, separated by a reinforced glass barrier.
At first, the shark constantly crashed into the invisible glass, trying to reach the other side. Despite its efforts, it could never get through, but the experimenters provided it with some crucian carp every day, so it never lacked prey. Yet, the shark still longed to get to the other side and kept ramming the glass.
It tried every corner with all its might, but each attempt left it bruised and battered. Several times, it ended up bleeding all over. This went on for quite a while, and every time the glass showed signs of cracking, the experimenters immediately replaced it with a thicker pane.
Eventually, the shark stopped crashing into the glass and lost interest in the vibrant tropical fish, as if they were merely moving murals on the wall. It began to wait for the daily appearance of the crucian carp, using its agile instincts to hunt them, seeming to regain its fierce and domineering demeanor of the ocean. But all this was just an illusion.
In the final phase of the experiment, the glass was removed, but the shark didn’t react. It continued swimming in its designated area, ignoring the tropical fish entirely. Even when the crucian carp escaped to the other side, it immediately gave up the chase, refusing to cross over no matter what.
The experiment ended, and the experimenters mocked it as the most cowardly fish in the sea. But anyone who has experienced heartbreak understands why: it feared the pain.
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