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#1 · May 26, 2000, 9:01 am

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Working at the Monastery

A monastery in the English countryside had fallen on hard times, and
decided to establish a business to defray their expenses, such as a bakery or
winery.

Being English, however, they decided to open a fish-and-chips restaurant.
The establishment soon became very popular, attracting people from all
over.

One city fellow, thinking himself clever, asked one of the brothers
standing nearby, "I suppose you're the 'fish friar'?"

"No", answered the brother levelly, "I'm the 'chip monk."

Thought for the day...

Don't just listen to what someone is saying,
Listen to why they are saying it.

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