Two goats once met on a bridge. One was white, the other black. The bridge was so narrow that neither one could pass the other. They stood for a while on opposite ends of the bridge and looked across at each other.
“I will not stand aside for you,” said the white goat.
“Nor will I for you,” said the black one.
“I have as great a right to the bridge as you,” said the white one.
“But no greater,” said the black goat.
They continued to look scornfully at one another, and neither would give way.
“We shall quarrel about this,” said the white one.
“Yes indeed, come on, then!” said the black one.
And then they rushed at each other, and butted at one another, and they both fell headlong into the river. And then they both had to get out again.