03/05/2024
THE SMART CARPENTER AND THE THIEF(a must read)
Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a carpenter known for his strength and cleverness. One day, something incredible happened that showcased his smarts like never before.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, the carpenter counted his hard-earned money from a recent furniture job. He wrapped up in a cozy blanket to stay warm as he headed home. Little did he know, an unexpected encounter was about to unfold.
Out of nowhere, a scary-looking robber appeared, holding a gun. The carpenter, not wanting trouble, handed over his money. But then, he made an unusual request, "Take the money, but help me out. What do I tell my wife? She'll think I wasted our money on gambling. Could you please shoot a hole in my hat with your gun? That way, she'll believe we were robbed."
The robber, a bit puzzled, agreed and shot a hole in the carpenter's hat. But the story didn't end there.
The carpenter, now wearing a hat with a hole, said, "One more thing, can you make some holes in this blanket too? It'll make my wife think we were attacked by a gang of thieves, not just one. Otherwise, she might think I'm a coward." Chuckling, the robber poked more holes in the blanket.
But the most exciting part was yet to come. The carpenter removed his coat and said, "Now, shoot a couple of holes in this coat so that everyone in the village knows we had a big fight." The robber, now a bit impatient, admitted, "I'm out of bullets."
The carpenter then boldly stepped forward and captured the surprised robber, saying, "This is what I wanted. Your power was only in that gun, and now it's empty. No one can harm me now. Give me back my money, or.." The thief, realizing he was outwitted, handed back the money and ran away.
In this incredible story, the carpenter's cleverness triumphed over adversity, proving that intelligence is a powerful tool even in tough times.
Moral Lesson:
When faced with challenges, using your smarts can lead to success
