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Don't mistake cash with advice

12/7/2020

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When one comes for help now, don’t give advice instead. It serves little but it irritates a lot. This reminds me of a story:






​Nasreddin went to Bekir the rich merchant to ask for one gold curuş :

“Why do you need to borrow so much money?” asked Bekir, in turn.
“I want to buy a camel to work my field.”
“To work your field you need an ox, not a camel.” said Bekir.

"Excuse me esteemed Bekir,” retorted Nasreddin, “Do you know the difference between money and advice?"

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    111 teaching stories of Nasreddin Hodja,the wise fool of the East

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