The Happy Cobbler And The Banker

4. Once there lived a happy cobbler who passed his day working and singing from morning till night. A rich neighbour of his was a banker who one day said to him,” How much a year do you earn?" He was in belief that money can not bring happiness. Happiness lies in contentment ........

The Happy Cobbler And The Banker

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Once there lived a happy cobbler who passed his day working and singing from morning to night. His firm belief was that money cannot bring happiness. Happiness lies in contentment. A rich neighbor of his was a banker who one day came and said to him,” How much a year do you earn?” The cobbler replied, “I don’t know and I never think in that way as I live from hand to mouth.” The banker said, "I am very sorry for your poverty. You should try to change your fortune.” The cobbler laughed and said, "I am happy with what I can earn daily.” The next day the banker came again and said, “Look, my friend! I want to drive away your distress. Take these thousand pounds, keep it carefully and use it in time of need." 

The cobbler became very much surprised having the large amount. He had never seen so much money at a time in his life before. At first, he could not think where he should hide the money for safety. Then, he dug a hole in his hut and buried it. 
At night, a new thinking crossed over his mind, “someone might steal my money.” As a result, he could not sleep at all. 

Next few days, he could neither do any work nor sleep at night for the thinking of money. At last, he could realize that the money had snatched away his mental peace and happiness. So, one morning he went to the banker’s house and returned the money. From then, he could pass his days with singing and great happiness as before. 

Moral Of the Story: Money cannot bring happiness. Happiness lies in the self contentment.

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