The Big Wave

Ah, no one knows who makes evil storms,” his father replied. “We only know that they come. When they come we must live through them as bravely as we can, and after they are gone, we must feel again how wonderful is life. Every day of life is more valuable now than it was before the storm.

“There are times when the gods leave man to take care of himself,” his father replied. “They test us, to see how able we are to save ourselves.”