Sometimes Silence Is The Best Answer|گاهی سکوت بهترین جواب است

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“183rd Story”

First published: Mar.18.2021

Jack was riding his horse to get to the nearby town.

In the middle of the way, there was a rest area. He tightened his horse to the place with water and hay and sat on the outdoor table for some tea.

Another man came to the rest area riding a donkey. He tightened his donkey exactly beside Jack’s horse and sat near Jack.

Jack told him: “Don’t put your donkey beside my horse. My horse kicks any animal who wants to eat its food. My horse doesn’t like to share.”

The donkey rider didn’t pay attention, ignored Jack and ordered tea.

Jack’s horse didn’t like to split food and kicked the donkey very badly which broke its leg.

The donkey’s owner complained to Jack and asked for compensation money. But Jack didn’t reply and stayed silent.

The donkey’s owner got angry and took Jack to the judge.

The judge asked: What is the problem?”

But still, Jack stayed quiet.

The donkey’s owner said: “This man’s horse kicked my donkey and I want recompense.”

The judge asked the donkey’s owner: “Is this man mute?”

The donkey’s owner replied: “No, he talked to me before the incident!”

The judge asked: “What did he say?”

The donkey’s owner said: “He told me not to tighten my donkey beside his horse. His horse doesn’t like to share food, and will kick my donkey.”

The judge told Jack: “So that’s why you didn’t talk.”

Jack replied: “Sometimes it’s better to stay silent when it comes to foolish people.”

Dear friends don’t forget to read my books.

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  1. utahan15's avatar
    utahan15
    March 18, 2021 • 8:10 am

    jack asson
    would agree
    taunted and the third degree from son tom aka simon lagree
    balaam s ass saw the angel
    and the pass
    and he went to balack
    and the zipor
    oh my
    oh me
    do you see?
    lmao

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    Lokesh Sastya
    March 18, 2021 • 8:40 am

    Sweet story.

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    OIKOS™-Editorial
    March 18, 2021 • 8:57 am

    Your novels are so wonderful, Laleh! Hope i will find time reading “Soroosh” as soon as possible, in one day from beginning to the end. Have a wonderful day! Michael

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  6. hassanmosleh's avatar
    hassanmosleh
    March 18, 2021 • 9:02 am

    Jack’s response to the judge is very coordinated to the nowadays world, yes sometimes silence is the best answer.

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    Wayan
    March 18, 2021 • 5:57 pm

    I like this story, the truth speaks itself. Thank you

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    www.corneliaweber-photography.com
    March 18, 2021 • 11:20 pm

    ….. because to argue with a foolish is senseless.

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    Crissy
    March 19, 2021 • 8:12 am

    Haha smart !
    Good one Laleh 🌺♥️

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  13. thesunshinethagain's avatar
    thesunshinethagain
    March 19, 2021 • 8:43 am

    Aha! Amazing! Love it. Great lesson.

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  15. Michelle's avatar
    Michelle
    March 20, 2021 • 4:21 pm

    This is one of my favorites of your stories!

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  17. Kanchan Balodi's avatar
    Kanchan Balodi
    March 22, 2021 • 2:15 pm

    Wonderful story with an apt moral 🤓

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    Chaudhary Muddasir
    March 26, 2021 • 2:04 am

    Indeed,this is the best reply for foolish

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    vincenza63
    April 3, 2021 • 1:24 pm

    Nice to read you after quite a long time 💛
    How are you doing there, Laleh?
    Hugs
    Vicky

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    Tikno
    April 12, 2021 • 7:20 am

    Silence is my reply to ignorance.

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  27. Cindy Georgakas's avatar
    Cindy Georgakas
    July 6, 2023 • 5:41 pm

    another great story with a wonderful message. ❣️❣️❣️

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    bigskybuckeye
    July 9, 2023 • 3:14 pm

    Inspiring parable! Life will frequently ask that we pay close attention to what others say. Thank you Laleh.

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    janetsm
    July 10, 2023 • 11:35 pm

    I enjoyed this story all over again, Laleh. Thanks for reposting it.

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  30. Jannen's avatar
    Jannen
    July 13, 2023 • 2:59 pm

    A great story from a sweet and fascinating storyteller ❤ follow your Instagram of course… ❤

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    Jonathan Caswell
    July 24, 2023 • 9:32 pm

    Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
    NO ONE IS FOOLISH WHO LIKES THESE STORIES AND READS THESE BOOKS! 😀

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