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Three Questions: By Leo Tolstoy
2007-08-24 03:54:00 One day it occurred to a certain emperor that if he only knew the answers to three questions, he would never stray in any matter.What is the best time to do each thing? Who are the most important people to work with? What is the most important thing to do at all times?The emperor issued a decree throughout his kingdom announcing that whoever could answer the questions would receive a great reward. Many who read the decree made their way to the palace at once, each person with a different answer.In reply to the first question, one person advised that the emperor make up a thorough time schedule, consecrating every hour, day, month, and year for certain tasks and then follow the schedule to the letter. Only then could he hope to do every task at the right time.Another person replied that it was impossible to plan in advance and that the emperor should put all vain amusements aside and remain attentive to everything in order to know what to do at what time.Someone else insisted that, b... |
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