An English poet was staying in Italy for the benefit of his health. During his stay there, he received an unpaid letter from one of his friend in England. The poet had to pay double postage to take delivery of the letter. But it contained nothing but the sentence, "I am well". The poet became very annoyed at this because he got the news no importance after paying double postage.So, he wanted to teach him a good lesson. The poet procured a heavy stone. He packed it up in a fine box and wrapped the box with colorful wrapping paper Then he posted the box to his friend's address with the words written on it "Carriage to be paid on delivery." Receiving it, his friend thought that the content of the parcel would be valuable and so gladly paid the heavy postage for carrying it.With great hope in mind, he opened the box. To his utter surprise he found nothing but a simple stone in it.The friend could understand the point. In fact, he got his due reward for his fun.
A Rich Man and a Happy Cobbler There lived a happy cobbler who passed his days working and singing from morning till night.A rich neighbor of him was a banker who one day said to him, "How much a year do you earn?" The cobbler laughed and said, "I earn enough to make both ends meet." The rich man said, "I think you are in great distress." The cobbler said, "I am happy to lead such life." The next day the rich man again came and met the cobbler. He gave him fifty thousand taka and said, "Keep this money and remove your suffering." The cobbler was surprised and did not take it at first. The rich man told him that he could use the money in times of need.Taking the money the cobbler thanked the man but a new thinking took hold of the cobbler. He did not...
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