A PROFESSOR AND A BOATMAN
Once a philosopher was crossing a river in a small boat. During the passage he asked the boatman.
- Have you ever heard about philosophy ?
- No, - said the boatman, - I’ve never heard about it.
- I’m very sorry for you, - said the philosopher. “You’ve lost a quarter of your life.”
Some minutes later the philosopher asked the boatman again.
- Have you ever heard about astronomy ?
- No – replied the boatman. – I’ve never heard about it.
I’m really sorry for you, - said the philosopher. - It’s a very interesting science. You’ve lost a second quarter of your life.
Some minutes passed and the philosopher asked the boatman again:
- But I suppose you’ve heard something about algebra, haven’t you?
- Not at all, - replied the boatman.
- In that case, - exclaimed the philosopher, - you’ve certainly lost a third quarter of your life.
At that moment the boat ran on a rock. The boatman jumped up and cried:
- Have you ever learnt to swim ?
- No, - cried the philosopher. – I’ve never gone in for swimming.
“In that case I am very sorry for you indeed, – said the boatman sadly. You’ve lost your whole life because the boat is sinking.
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