The Mapmaker's Gift

A mapmaker made two maps for two explorers.

The first map was perfect — every detail rendered, every landmark precise.

The second map was simpler, but included a note: "If the river has shifted, follow the mountains. If the mountains are obscured, follow the sun. If the sun is hidden, wait."

The first explorer, finding the river had shifted, declared the map useless and wandered lost.

The second explorer followed the mountains.