Let me wonder again at the power of changing with one single word the meaning of a whole situation. Such turns of phrase cheap or subtle - are good to treasure in your memory. Nasreddin’s sharp mind is a school of bringing down a Goliath with a mere sling. This reminds me of a story:
There was a famous sheikh who hated Nasreddin’s wits. He decided to teach this insignificant mullah a public lesson that will put him right where he belonged.
The best place to shame a mullah was of course under the porch of the mosque, at the hour when the believers flocked to attend the Friday noon sermon.
The angry sheikh stepped out of the crowd towards Nasreddin and shouted – for everyone to hear:
“Idiot!”
In response, Hodja bowed to him with deep respect and answered with a friendly smile:
“Pleased to meet you Master Idiot! I is an honour to make your acquaintance. My name is Nasreddin.”
There was a famous sheikh who hated Nasreddin’s wits. He decided to teach this insignificant mullah a public lesson that will put him right where he belonged.
The best place to shame a mullah was of course under the porch of the mosque, at the hour when the believers flocked to attend the Friday noon sermon.
The angry sheikh stepped out of the crowd towards Nasreddin and shouted – for everyone to hear:
“Idiot!”
In response, Hodja bowed to him with deep respect and answered with a friendly smile:
“Pleased to meet you Master Idiot! I is an honour to make your acquaintance. My name is Nasreddin.”
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