There was once a wise man who lived simply. His spartan food habits reflected this. He had a friend who, being a sycophant of the king, lived in great luxury. One day this friend called on the wise man while he was eating.
Looking at the food, the friend said, "My friend, if you can please the king like me, you will be free from this wretched food."
The wise man smiled and replied, "My friend, if you can be pleased with this simple food, you can be free from the wretched job of pleasing the king."
Husband: “I’m going to work hard, and some day we are going to be rich.” Wife: “We are rich already, dear, for we have each other. Some day we may have money.”
The saddest thing I can imagine is to get used to luxury.
In the light of our egos, we are all dethroned monarchs.
Enter the first applicant.
“You understand that this is a simple test we are giving you before we offer you the job you have applied for?”
“Yes. “
“Well, what is two plus two?”
“Four.”
Enter the second applicant.
“Are you ready for the test?”
“Yes”
“Well, what is two plus two?”
“Whatever the boss says it is.”
The second applicant got the job.
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