Competition corrupts excellence

According to a story by Aesop The Lion went hunting with the Fox, the Jackal, and the Wolf. They hunted and they hunted till at last they surprised a Stag, and soon took its life. Then came the question how the spoil should be divided. "Quarter me this Stag," roared the Lion; so the other animals skinned it and cut it into four parts. Then the Lion took his stand in front of the carcass and pronounced judgment: The first quarter is for me in my capacity as King of Beasts; the second is mine as arbiter; another share comes to me for my part in the chase; and as for the fourth quarter, well, as for that, I should like to see which of you will dare to lay a paw upon it."
A few things should be noted in this story. The 1st the Lion were hunting with the Fox, the Jackal, and the Wolf. Because he got help it is safe to assume that the stag was faster and smarter then one on its own. They had to cooperate to gain this excellent meal. The 2nd thing that should be noted is the beauty of their cooperation was spoiled by the lion’s competitiveness. The moral of the story? Competition corrupts excellence.