The path to wisdom and compassion always passes through the thorns of mistakes and delusions.
A student once came to the director of one of the schools and said that he wanted to transfer to another school.
- Why, son? What happened? What don't you like? You have excellent grades!
- Nothing happened, sir. I just want to transfer to another school, that's all.
- Maybe it's the teachers? Maybe you don't like anyone among them?
- No, sir. It's not about the teachers.
- Maybe then as students? Did you get into a fight with someone?
- No. There was nothing like that.
— Maybe the tuition fee is too high?
- No, sir. That's not the point.
The director was silent for a long time, hoping that the long pause would force the student to tell the truth. Suddenly the student began to wipe away his tears. The director realized that he had won. In the softest voice, the most understanding tone, he said:
-You cry because something is bothering you, right?
The boy nodded.
- Well, please answer, why are you crying?
The boy looked into the director's eyes and said:
- Because you ask me all these questions.
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru