Efficiency
Monday, July 10th, 2006Modern life is hectic. We are expected to do so much in so little time. Perhaps that is the reason why we value productivity and efficiency so highly in our society.
The dangers of working mindlessly is greater in our time than before because it is a side effect of the division […]
The Trumpeter
Sunday, July 9th, 2006There once lived a trumpeter. He was caught by the enemy one day.
He cried out to his captors,”Please do not kill me. Besides blowing the trumpet, I do nothing else, and do not kill too.“
They replied,”That’s why you must die. Though you do not fight, your trumpet […]
The Fortune-Teller
Saturday, July 8th, 2006A fortune-teller was telling the fortunes of passers-by in the market place. A person suddenly ran up to him and said,”Your door was not locked properly. All your things have been stolen.“
Without any delay, he ran home at once to take a look.
A woman who saw everything said to […]
The Hunter And The Woodcutter
Friday, July 7th, 2006A hunter, not very bold, was searching for the tracks of a lion.
He met a woodcutter. He asked the woodcutter,”Have you seen any lion tracks? I’ve been looking everywhere.“
The woodcutter replied,”If you want a lion, I can take you to a lion’s den.“
The hunter turned pale, chattering with his […]
