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”
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