A Story About the Incomparable Mulla Nasrudin

The Mulla had a lunch meeting with a learned professor to discuss some important philosophical issues. Unfortunately, on the way to the meeting the Mulla's carriage broke down, and he arrived an hour late. By that time, the professor had already left. So the Mulla went home, reminding himself to visit the professor and apologize that evening. When he arrived home, he saw the word "IDIOT" written in big letter across his door. Later, when he went to visit the professor and after apologizing, he said, "By the way, thank you for taking the time to come to visit me after lunch. I'm sorry I wasn't there" The professor replied, "how did you know I stopped by?" The Mulla replied with a smile, "you left your name on my door."

 

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