Monday, November 1, 2010

The Arrogance of Knowledge

Both in the Same Boat

As the Professor of literature was getting into the boat he said to the boatman:
"Tell me, my good man, have you ever studied grammar?"

"No sir" the boatman replied.

"alas," said the professor loftily, "what a pity. Without such knowledge you've wasted half your life."

The boat set off. Not long after, a storm blew up. The boat was caught in a whirlpool.

The boatman shouted abve the chaos: "Tell me, sir, have you ever learned how to swim?"

"No, No!" the professor cried.

"alas," The boatman replied, "What a pity. Without such knowledge you've wasted All your life!"

- Rumi


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