The Emperor and a beggar
In the dusty streets of a large city lived a beggar procuring alms and rice daily from passersby. Most of the days he was he was unable to gain enough […]
Monkeys and a Ladder
A group of scientists placed five monkeys in a cage. In the middle of the cage, they placed a ladder with bananas on the topmost stair. Every time a monkey […]
Shine in your own way
A samurai who was known for his nobility and honesty, went to visit a monk to ask him for his advice. When the monk had finished his prayers, the Samurai […]
Two Fishermen
One day the two fishermen were fishing in a nearby pond. Both of them were looking forward to have a fresh fish afterwards. They both had packed utensils, cooking accessories, […]
The Boiling Frog Syndrome
Put a frog in a vessel of water. Heat it. The temperature of the water will begin to rise. The frog, you will observe, will continue to adjust to the […]
The Black Dot
One day a professor entered the classroom and asked his students to prepare for a surprise test. They waited anxiously at their desks for the test to begin. The professor […]
The Mayonnaise Jar
A professor stood before his class with some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded […]
The Three strands of hair.
Once a woman woke up in the morning only to realize that she had only three strands of hair left on her head. “ Well”, she said, “ I think […]
The King’s Painting
Once upon a time, there was a kingdom where there lived a king who only had one leg and one eye. But his skill, intelligence, and generosity made him a […]
The Falcon and the branch
Once a king received two magnificent peregrine falcons as a gift from one of his vassal state. They were the most beautiful birds he has ever seen. Though the Falcons […]
