Nasreddin Moon In Well

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Seeing the moon's reflection trembling at the bottom of a well, the Hodja is sure it has fallen in and hauls on a rope and hook to rescue it. The hook catches, he heaves with all his might, the rope snaps, and he tumbles flat — but, seeing the moon back in the sky, he rejoices that he saved it just in time. Moral: a fool will take the credit even for the work of the heavens. — Nasreddin Hodja