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.