The Trusting Old Woman
Four travelers once asked an old woman to keep a small bundle for them. “We’ll come back together,” they told her. “Please give it back only when all four of …
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The Wise Teacher
A disciple deeply admired his teacher and believed that copying everything the teacher did would make him just as wise. So he began observing him carefully. Whenever the teacher sat …
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The Father’s Request
A father told his three sons before sending them to university: “I feel it is my duty to provide you with the best education possible. You don’t owe me anything …
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The Sons in Jerusalem
Two American fathers sent their sons to Jerusalem to learn more about their heritage and culture. A year later, the two fathers met for coffee. One father sighed. “I’m so …
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The Son’s New Career
A man was eagerly waiting for his son to return home after spending five years in prison. He was curious about his son’s plans for the future. One evening, they …
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The Lion Tamer’s Lesson
Over a century ago, a lion tamer named Clyde Beatty learned an extremely important lesson that impacts almost every area of life today. When he was a teenager, he left …
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The Tax Forms
Tax day, April 15, was looming when an elderly woman showed up at the IRS. She approached the clerk and said, “I’d like a thick stack of tax forms, please.” …
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The Apple Vendor
A father and his daughter were playing in the park when his young daughter spotted an apple vendor. “Daddy, can I have an apple?” she asked. The father checked his …
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Broken Engagement
The soldier was annoyed and upset when his girlfriend wrote to him, breaking off their engagement and asking him to return her photograph. He was furious. He searched through his …
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The Clever Crow
One hot day, a thirsty crow flew all over the fields looking for water. For a long time, he could not find any. He felt very weak and had almost …
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