Whatever you say Nasreddin Hodja |
One day Tamerlane invited Hodja to his palace for dinner. The royal chef prepared, among others, a cabbage recipe for the occasion. After the dinner, Tamerlane asked, - How did you like the cabbage? - It was very delicious, complimented Hodja. - I thought it tasted awful, said Tamerlane. - You're right, added Hodja,it was very bland. - But you just said it tasted delicious, Tamerlane noted. - Yes, but I'm the servant of His Majesty, not of the cabbage, he replied. |