Spear vs Shield

I read this story a long time back. This is about a smart salesman going around kingdoms selling war weapons. He came to one such kingdom that was preparing for a big war and set up his store in the market place.

Day 1: He started selling his spears. He claimed they were the strongest spears in the world, that no shield could stop. He had many onlookers and many buyers.

Day 2: He continued his sales with his shields. He claimed they were the strongest shields that would let no spear pass through.

Now anyone can notice the paradox in this story and the flaw in his sales...

I don't remember how the story ended...But I hope the salesman came up with a witty response explaining the paradox. I remembered the story though today, comparing it to Italy's Football team.

The Spears in Italy's team are the strongest they can get through any goal. (Didn't you see those 2 goals in the last few minutes of the second overtime with Germany???)

The Shield in Italy has not let any ball get through him to the precious goal he is protecting. But now, in this story, we know which is stronger. The spears ofcourse...And the only ball that Buffon let through was from one of his own...The strongest spear.

At least till now. I am watching the World Cup final right now. And the shield is becoming weaker. Man! What a game!!!

Nail biting...Go France...Or Go Italy? I am torn. May the best team win!!!