Slow down, you'll last longer!!

A farmer and his son were travelling to the city to sell their produce. The dad relaxed while his son goaded the ox to go faster.

When they passed a friend's house the older man insisted they stop and visit. Later, back on the road, he took the slow, scenic route. At dusk he stopped for the night. Frustrated and angry his son said, 'You are more interested in sunsets and flowers than making money!' 'That's the nicest thing you have ever said to me,' replied his father.

Next morning as they travelled, a blinding flash split the clouds, followed by a low rumble, then the sky grew black. 'If we had hurried we would have missed this storm,' grumbled the boy. 'Slow down, son, you will last longer,' his dad replied.

By late afternoon they reached a hill overlooking the city. After staring down at it for what seemed like an eternity, the boy finally turned and said, 'I see what you mean, Dad.' Slowly they turned around and rolled away from what remained of the city of - Hiroshima!