A sheep farmer lived a modest life on the edge of a quiet village, raising sheep and selling wool and meat. Each year, he had to castrate certain aggressive rams to maintain the quality of his flock—a tough job that became harder as he aged.

Needing help, he hired a French farmhand known for his work ethic, despite the language barrier. On their first day together, they castrated 14 sheep. As the Frenchman went to toss out the removed parts, the farmer stopped him: “Don’t throw those away!