6. Wisdom

Once someone asked Hodja:

- How can one attain wisdom?

            Hodja replied:

          - Always listen attentively to what the wise and learned men tell you. And if you are speaking to others, listen carefully to what you are saying!

7. I don’t need your advice.

            One day Hodja went to see his rich friend and said to him:

            - Please give me some money.

            - But why? Asked the rich man.

            - Well, I want to buy an elephant! Replied Hodja.

            - If you have no money, how can you afford to keep an elephant?

            - I came here to get money, not advice! Said Hodja.