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The Patient Ox (aka Hénock Gugsa)

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There is humor, but there is blunt seriousness here as well!


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Thursday, June 30, 2016

The Cause of All His Troubles - by Life Lessons


painting by Mincu ... titled "Patient Man"

The Cause of All His Troubles 
- by Life Lessons -

A man woke up one morning deeply repentant after a bitter fight with his wife the previous night.  He noticed with dismay the crate of beer bottles that had caused the fight.

He took it outside and started smashing the empty bottles one by one onto the wall.

He smashed the first bottle swearing, "You are the reason I fight with my wife!"

He smashed the second bottle ... "You are the reason I don't love my children!"

He smashed the third bottle ... "You are the reason I don't have a decent job!"

When he got to the fourth bottle, he realized that the bottle was still full and well sealed .... He hesitated for only a moment and said, "You stand aside, I know you were not involved."