At a dusty crossroads just outside a royal city, a wise man stood quietly, enjoying the breeze and watching travelers come and go. Life had taught him to observe more than he spoke — and he was in no hurry to rush anywhere.
Before long, a plump nobleman on a richly decorated horse came trotting toward him. Rings sparkled on his fingers, his clothes were embroidered, and his confidence arrived ten seconds before he did.
He pulled up beside the wise man and asked loudly:
“Hey — Master! Which way is the palace?”
The wise man raised an eyebrow.
“Master? Interesting. How did you know I was a master?”
The nobleman paused. He didn’t want to admit the truth — that he called anyone who looked even slightly educated “Master,” just to sound polite and impressive.
So, instead, he puffed up with pride and said:
“Well, obviously — I’m a mind-reader. I can tell these things.”
The wise man smiled, amused.
“A mind-reader? Wonderful. In that case,” he said gently, “read my mind… and go.”
The nobleman stared at him.
Silence.
Then more silence.
He looked down one road. Then the other. Then the other two. None of them gave any clues. His “confidence” started melting faster than ice in the desert.
Finally, he cleared his throat, mumbled something about being late — and rode off in the wrong direction, disappearing in a cloud of dust.
The wise man chuckled softly and continued standing at the crossroads — calm, unbothered, and quietly entertained.
💡 The Lesson
Many of us pretend to know more than we actually do — because ego makes it hard to say three simple words:
“I don’t know.”
Wisdom isn’t about impressing people.
Wisdom is knowing when to speak honestly — and when silence teaches the lesson for you.
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At the end of the day, wisdom doesn’t always shout — sometimes it smiles quietly and waits for us to slow down. The nobleman believed he already knew everything, but the real power was in listening, observing, and staying humble.
In our modern world — full of shortcuts, Google searches, and instant answers — it’s easy to forget that true guidance often lies within patience and curiosity.
So the next time you stand at a crossroads, pause for a moment.
Look. Listen. Learn.
You might discover the answer was always there — gently waiting.
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