Once there was, and once there was not that a traveler arrived at the outskirts of a village where he saw an old man sitting on a rock.
‘What kind of people live in this village?’ Asked the traveller.
‘First, tell me where have you come from and what were the people like there?’ Answered the old man.
‘I’ve just walked from the village across the hill. It was awful, people were rude and obnoxious and the place was really filthy – and a merchant there even tried to rip me off too!” exclaimed the traveler in an irritated tone
“Well, this village is just like the village you came from – I suggest you don’t stop and carry on with your journey’ replied the old man
With that, the traveler set off towards the next village with a huff and without even thanking the old man at the edge of the village.
Some time later, another traveler arrived at the outskirts of the village where he saw an old man sitting on a rock.
‘What kind of people live in this village?’ Asked the traveler.
‘First, tell me where have you come from and what were the people like there?’ Answered the old man.
‘I’ve just walked from the village across the hill. It was wonderful – the people were all cheerful and hospitable and some even invited me into their homes to share their meal! Such a marvelous, friendly and welcoming village!” exclaimed the traveler
“Well, this village is just like the village you came from – You’re welcome here!’ smiled the old man
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