Friday, April 7, 2023

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”

7 comments:

  1. Very true ! Boatman was smart to answer the professor and taught him a lesson 👍

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  2. very nice story

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  3. Never -ever underestimate the power of common man !!!

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  4. Quite a learning story

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  5. 🙏🙇‍♂️🙏

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  6. Excellent thought ji🌹🌹👌👌

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