Young Olive Tree|نهال زیتون

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“62nd story”

First Published: Oct.25.2018

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The king of a faraway territory was passing by a farm. He saw a ninety-year-old man planting a young olive tree.

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The king got closer to the old man and said: “With all due respect sir, am I seeing correctly you are planting a young olive tree?”

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The old man said: “Yes, your majesty.”

The king continued: “Did you know it takes twenty years for this young olive tree to develop olives?! You are a ninety-year-old man, may I ask with what hope are you planting this twig?”

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The old man smiled and said: “Everyone else planted and we ate; now we plant for others to eat.”

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The king liked the answer and gave some valuable coins to the old man.

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The old man laughed.

The king asked with wonder: “Why are you laughing?”

The old man said: “Everyone else’s olive trees give profit in 20 years, but my olive twig made a profit right away.”

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The king enjoyed the answer and gave more gold coins to the old man.

The old man laughed again.

The king had to ask: “What did you laugh about this time?”

The old man said: “Olive trees give profit once a year but my olive twig gave profit twice in one day.”

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The king jumped on horseback and ran away fast from the old man and his farm.

The king’s right-hand side asked the king: “Why did you run away so fast after the old man’s answer?”

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The king said: “His ninety years of experience and knowledge would have made me bankrupt if I would’ve continued asking questions.”

 

 

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158 comments ›

  1. Jim
    October 25, 2018 • 12:16 pm

    ha ha! great life lesson. 🙂

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  2. parikhitdutta
    October 25, 2018 • 12:17 pm

    What a beautiful story 😊

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  3. worrylessjourney
    October 25, 2018 • 12:31 pm

    Loved the book but need the rest of the story????

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  6. Donald Standeford
    October 25, 2018 • 1:11 pm

    Nice story!

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  7. hassanmosleh
    October 25, 2018 • 1:17 pm

    Beautiful story, once we get old we built lots of good and bad experiences. We learn a lot, when it’s time to go.😂

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  8. rashu2015
    October 25, 2018 • 3:21 pm

    Loved the story and the lesson.

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  10. padmajaramesh
    October 25, 2018 • 3:41 pm

    Very nice story
    🙌👌👍👏👏👏❤

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  12. Orvillewrong
    October 25, 2018 • 4:58 pm

    Another wonderfully moral tale

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  14. Rosaliene Bacchus
    October 25, 2018 • 5:11 pm

    Another great tale, Laleh.

    The old man smiled and said: “Everyone else planted and we ate; now we plant for others to eat.”
    ~ What are we-humans today planting for future generations on Earth?

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  15. Johnzelle
    October 25, 2018 • 5:22 pm

    One of my favorites so far 😊

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  16. Valerie Cullers
    October 25, 2018 • 5:47 pm

    I love this story! Thank you so much for sharing it!💖💖💖💖

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  17. loujen haxm'Yor
    October 25, 2018 • 6:45 pm

    Very interesting blog site. Will have to return to read more. Have a wonderful day, Laleh.

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  19. Dewin Nefol
    October 25, 2018 • 7:19 pm

    Namaste Laleh 🙂

    Another meaningful tale told with your usual panache and aplomb. Thanks for sharing.

    Hoping all is well. Take care.

    Namaste 🙂

    DN

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  20. simplywendi
    October 25, 2018 • 7:53 pm

    so enjoy every one of your stories Laleh.

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  21. Alicia
    October 25, 2018 • 8:00 pm

    😁 lovely story

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  22. Bushra's Lifestyle Blog
    October 25, 2018 • 8:02 pm

    Such a great story and the king was smart as well. I bet the old man would have made him bankrupt so easily…LOL

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  23. ortensia
    October 25, 2018 • 9:15 pm

    I always love your stories😊

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  24. stopociechblog
    October 25, 2018 • 9:30 pm

    Indeed, the old woman’s answers were accurate and wise. They could charm and win the heart.

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  25. almeidadepaulo
    October 25, 2018 • 9:48 pm

    Beautiful story Laleh, thanks for sharing!!!

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  26. Jonathan Caswell
    October 25, 2018 • 10:59 pm

    Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
    GREAT STORY AND WHAT A BOOK!

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  27. Winnie
    October 26, 2018 • 2:31 am

    What a great valuable lesson! ❤️

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  30. Rainsinn
    October 26, 2018 • 4:04 pm

    Absolutely fantastic…👌❤️😊 thanks for sharing such a nice story. 😊

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  31. calmkate
    October 26, 2018 • 8:55 pm

    You are a great story teller … shared a short joke my Iranian friend told me yesterday!

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  32. Warren Richards
    October 27, 2018 • 3:27 am

    You can’t out give God, if you are faithful to Him; blessings me than you can hope or think, will be showered onto you! A wonderful story!

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  33. brijkaulblog
    October 27, 2018 • 8:48 am

    you are a master story writer. A real impact on one’s mind is really a masterstroke.

    would love to have your book.

    just to tell you my poetry book CASCADE OF LOVE BY BRIJ KAULis also available on AMAZON.IN..

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  34. efge63
    October 29, 2018 • 10:00 am

    So widsom in a story my sweet Laleh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a nice week!!!!!

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  37. America On Coffee
    October 30, 2018 • 5:42 pm

    An entertaining proverbial story.❤❤❤❤

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  41. Equipping
    November 20, 2018 • 4:09 am

    Thanks for your like on my post, “The Trumpet Sound;” you are very kind.

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  42. Ultra
    November 21, 2018 • 9:41 am

    I greet you with a heartfelt story.

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  43. joylennick
    November 22, 2018 • 4:04 pm

    Thank you, Laleh. I must work harder on the book…So many distractions! Best wishes. xx

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  44. utahan15
    January 4, 2021 • 8:29 am

    no need to ask
    nor task
    you cannot afford
    it and it is not worth the effort

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  46. Martina Ramsauer
    January 4, 2021 • 9:06 am

    Surprise, surprise, a young man understood that experience is precious!👍 Many thanks for having made us aware of this and cari saluti.

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  49. Cindy Georgakas
    January 4, 2021 • 11:55 am

    Laughing ear to ear!!!! 🤣🤣🤣❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏

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  50. bigskybuckeye
    January 5, 2021 • 9:48 am

    While the king seems wise, it is the old man’s patience which grabs my attention.

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  51. Lahoucine Elassry
    January 5, 2021 • 6:56 pm

    Lovely story

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  53. aruna3
    January 12, 2021 • 11:34 pm

    Wonderful story.and a bucket full of congratulations🌼🌼💐💐💐💐💐

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  55. Anna Waldherr
    January 17, 2021 • 2:49 pm

    If only we had the same attitude toward life as this old man. ❤

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  56. Amanda C Stokes-Geddes
    January 22, 2021 • 9:50 am

    Love the simplicity and the fable format.

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