One day, the king decided to put all his courtiers to the test in order to find out which of them was capable of occupying an important government post in his kingdom. Many powerful and wise men surrounded him. “Oh, wise men,” the king addressed them, “I have a difficult task for you, and I would like to know who can solve it.” He led those present to such a huge door that no one had ever seen before. “This is the largest and heaviest door that has ever been in my kingdom. Which of you can open it?” - asked the king. Some courtiers only shook their heads negatively. Others, who were considered wise, took a closer look at the door, but admitted that they could not open it. Since the wise have admitted this, the rest have agreed that this task is too difficult.
Only one vizier came to the door. He examined it carefully and felt it, then tried to move it this way and that and finally pushed it sharply. Lo and behold, the door opened! It was simply covered, but not locked. All that was needed was the will to check it out and the courage to act decisively.
Then the king announced: “You will receive this post at court because you rely not only on what you see and hear, but you rely on your own strength and are not afraid to try.”
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru