
The disguise is wise.
The disguise is wise.
There was once a wise man who wrote many books, said a lot of truths, and many were looking for his advice. Over time, however, he noticed that people were no longer paying attention to their teachings, but their name. When they spoke, they nodded, even if they didn't understand. When he was silent, they thought he would keep hidden secrets.
Then the wise man had a disguise.
She dressed as a beggar and walked the villages. When people asked, he gave an opinion, but no one knew who he really was.
- What should I do if I look for truth? A young man asked him.
"See who is the one who remains quiet while everyone else yells," the wise replied.
- How do I find peace? A woman asked.
- There,
Where you don't want to prove it anymore, just live, "the wise said.
People thought about his words, but since they thought only a wanderer said they didn't bow before him. Only those who did not watch the dress but listened to the words were really understood.
Years later, when the wise died, many came to him: the beggar who was looked down on,
That was the real teacher.
👉 Lesson:
The truth is not in clothing, not in the title, nor of authority. The truth is there in every word and deed - but only one who watches the content is not the appearance.