Once upon a time, there was a sculptor. He was renowned for his exceptional skill in his craft. One day, a wealthy man needed a gift and sent for the sculptor. Upon his arrival, the sculptor saw that his employer lived in a palace, wore silk and satin, indulged in delicacies, and was surrounded by … Read more
Once journalists asked the famous Einstein how discoveries are made, who is suitable for it, and what is needed for it. He answered them: − Oh, it’s simple. First, a gathering of scholars and researchers is convened. They meet to harmonize, connect, and verify all previous scientific achievements. After completing this task, they focus on … Read more
A merchant owed money to a samurai. Since he had violated the agreed deadline for repaying the debt several times, the samurai drew his sword to kill him. The merchant, resigning himself to his fate, looked the samurai in the eyes, bowed, and calmly said, “You may freely kill me, but before you do, it … Read more
One of the main characters in the Mahabharata is the great king Judhisthira, known as a just and righteous ruler, honored with the title dharma-raja due to his love for justice, a title acknowledged by both friends and foes. King Judhisthira has four other brothers. They are the sons of two mothers. Three are the … Read more
Once upon a time, there was a story about Pachacutec having to choose between two young men, potential rulers of a province in the Inca empire. Both were noblemen, wise and good, and he couldn’t decide between the two. However, he came up with a clever trick and said: “Let’s use magic. Here in my … Read more
A man is standing at the fair selling vases. A woman approaches and browses the merchandise. Some pieces are plain, while others are intricately decorated. The woman asks about the price of the vases. To her surprise, she finds out they all cost the same. – How can an embellished vase cost the same as … Read more
A renowned warrior came to Hakuin and asked him: Master, tell me: do Heaven and Hell truly exist? Instead of answering, Hakuin asked him: Who are you? I am an officer of the personal guard of His Majesty the Emperor. Nonsense! retorted Hakuin. What kind of emperor would keep such a wretch like you by … Read more
The Greek ruler Philip was surrounded by flatterers and hypocrites. A few court sycophants sought out the renowned speaker Demosthenes with the intention of persuading him to join them in praising King Philip. “Why do you never say a word of praise for the king? Why can’t you find a single nice word for many … Read more
THE FARMER AND HIS SONS A farmer had quarrelsome sons. Although he had admonished them many times, he could not persuade them with words to change. He then came up with a plan: he ordered them to bring him a bundle of sticks. When they did as they were told, he handed them all the … Read more
Several years ago, in a prestigious American school, a professor delivered an exceptional lecture on social economics to his students. The professor carefully placed a glass jar on the table, without any explanation. He then took out a bag full of rocks and placed them one by one into the jar, until it was full. … Read more
