Long ago the mice held a council to consider what measures they could take to outwit their common enemy., the cat. Many plans were discussed and rejected when, at last , a young mouse stood up and said, "I think I have a plan that will ensure our safety. You will all agree that the chief danger is the sly, quiet manner in which the cat approaches us. I therefore propose that a small bell be attached around the cat's neck. This way we will always know when the cat is approaching." This plan was warmly applauded, until a wise old mouse stood up and said, "I agree with everyone that the plan is very clever, but who is going to put the bell on the cat?

It is easy to propose the impossible solutions.