Nasreddin Do You Know
tale:nasreddin_do_you_knowMounting the pulpit, the Hodja asks if the congregation knows what he is about to say. 'No,' they answer; 'then what use is it to preach to such ignorant folk?' and he leaves. Next time they answer 'Yes'; 'then you have no need of me.' The third time, half say yes and half no — 'then let those who know tell those who do not.' Moral: a clever evasion can answer any question but the real one. — Nasreddin Hodja