A Professor and a Boatman

A learned professor was traveling on a ferryboat. 

He decided to strike up a conversation with the boatman:

'Have you studied astronomy? 

Asked the professor.

'No Sir - I have not' - answered the boatman.

Then you have wasted a quarter of your life. 

Reading the constellations, a skilled captain can navigate a ship around the entire globe.

A few minutes later, the professor asked - 

'Have you ever studied meteorology (weather forecasting)?

'No Sir, I have not - answered the boatman.

Well - then, you have wasted half of your life - the professor said. 

Methodically capturing the wind can propel a sailing ship at astounding speeds.

After a little while, the professor inquired again - 

Have you ever studied oceanography?

Boatman: No sir - I have not.

Professor: Ah! You have wasted almost three-quarters of your life. 

You know - understanding the ocean currents helped many ancient peoples find food and shelter.

 Sir! Let me ask you one question - The boatman said.

Have you ever studied Swimology? 

'Never heard of it - The professor said. 

What is that? 

Boatman: Swimology – the art of swimming.'

The professor replied - No - I have never learned how to swim. 

"Well, My dear sir! In that case, you have wasted your whole life. 

Because the boat is sinking - and I am going to swim out of here. 

You are on your own now." 

Saying this, the boatman jumped out of the boat. 

Moral: 

Never judge others by your own standards. 

They might know some things that you may not. 

                                               “Rajan Sachdeva”