A poor farmer suddenly acquired great wealth. He built a beautiful house, but luxurious furniture, and gave a large party. All his friends ate, drank and were merry, but the teacher had taught the farmer’s children, was the merriest of all. The farmer could not understand what made him so joyful.
"Why do you dance so much and why are you so thrilled with the house and furnishings?” he asked.
“What of it?” the teacher replied. “Does it make you any less happier now because your time too, will eventually be up?”
Be joyful. Today is the present.
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