December 1, 20205 yr I'm not sure about the provenance of this but it amused me.When Gandhi was studying law at University College, London, a Caucasian professor, whose last name was Peters, disliked him intensely and always displayed prejudice and animosity towards him. Also, because Gandhi never lowered his head when addressing him, as he expected, there were always arguments and confrontations.One day, Mr. Peters was having lunch at the dining room of the University, and Gandhi came along with his tray and sat next to the professor. The professor said, "Mr. Gandhi, you do not understand. A pig and a bird do not sit together to eat."Gandhi looked at him as a parent would a rude child and calmly replied, "You do not worry professor. I'll fly away," and he went and sat at another table. Mr. Peters, reddened with rage, decided to take revenge on the next test paper, but Gandhi responded brilliantly to all questions.Mr. Peters, unhappy and frustrated, asked him the following question. "Mr. Gandhi, if you were walking down the street and found a package, and within was a bag of wisdom and another bag with a lot of money, which one would you take?"Without hesitating, Gandhi responded, "The one with the money, of course."Mr. Peters, smiling sarcastically, said, "I, in your place, would have taken wisdom, don't you think?Gandhi shrugged indifferently and responded, "Each one takes what he doesn't have."Mr. Peters, by this time was beside himself and so great was his anger that he wrote on Gandhi's exam sheet the word "word not allowed" and gave it to Gandhi. Gandhi took the exam sheet and sat down at his desk trying very hard to remain calm while he contemplated his next move.A few minutes later, Gandhi got up, went to the professor and said to him in a dignified but sarcastically polite tone, "Mr. Peters, you signed the sheet, but you did not give me the grade."Wit always wins over anger.  The World is divided into two groups. Those who say "Give me a link" and those that provide the link. WWG1WGA
December 1, 20205 yr Lesson? Never try to get the best of an intellectual superior. You'll lose every time. Noel The tires are worn. The shocks are shot. The steering is wobbly. But the engine still runs fine.
December 1, 20205 yr Author 4 minutes ago, birdguy said: Lesson? Never try to get the best of an intellectual superior. You'll lose every time. Noel I have found to my cost many times...😒 Her name is Yes Dear. The World is divided into two groups. Those who say "Give me a link" and those that provide the link. WWG1WGA
December 1, 20205 yr 3 minutes ago, Ron Attwood said: Never try to get the best of an intellectual superior. You'll lose every time. You'll never get the best of someone who thinks he's intellectually superior but is actually dumber than a load of bricks and can out shout you. Noel The tires are worn. The shocks are shot. The steering is wobbly. But the engine still runs fine.
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