Someone told a man who boasted of the title of philosopher that he would recognize him as such if he endured the insults inflicted on him calmly and patiently. He listened to the abuse for a long time and finally asked with mockery:
- Now do you believe that I really am a philosopher?
The first one responded:
- I would have believed it if you had remained silent.
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru