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“202nd story” A middle-aged man named Mr. Sabi lived in Adam’s neighborhood. Adam saw him almost every day. Mr. Sabi was a quiet man, very polite, with a constant smile on his face. Adam and his family always went to church on Sundays, and his best friend Ali…
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A SENIOR’S LETTER
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“197th story” This is a translation of a senior’s letter to a friend. To my dear friend, I hope you are feeling good. If you ask, I am fine too. I only missed seeing you and have a cup of tea beside you in these cold days of…
THE SACK OF WHEAT
FREEDOM OF SPEECH
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“64th story” First Published: Nov.08.2018 The leader of an unjust land gathered everyone weekly in the main square of the town. People had to show up in order to respect the leader, or there would be consequences and people didn’t want to get in trouble. The leader always…
TAKE MY HAND
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“177th story” In a little village lived a very miserly man. He had enough but never gave anything to others. Everyone knew him and never expected anything from him. One day the stingy man fell into the near by river. He held on to a weak branch, as…
THIEVES
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“172nd story” We have three kinds of thieves in the world; 1-The average thieves 2-The political thieves 3-The religious thieves -The average thieves are the ones that steal money, gold, empty your pocket, house, and store. They rob you to keep their stomach full. -The second one steals…
FOAL
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“76th story” First Published: Jan.31.2019 A university Professor was sharing an old memory with his class. He said: “I was at a red light deep in my thoughts when I heard a long constant horn along with a sharp shout; ‘Hey foal-donkey, when are you going to move?’…
FOR A GOOD REASON
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“167th story” Once upon a time; a king had a loyal right-hand man. The right-hand man had a saying; “It was for a good reason.” He used this saying on any matter or occasion. One day the king and his right-hand man were exploring the mountains. ?And suddenly,…
HURTING PEOPLE’S HONOUR
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“59th story” First Published: Oct.04.2018 There once was a land of injustice. People had to obey religious rules even if it didn’t make any sense. They were not able to talk nor complain if they did they would be punished. They were put in prison, whipped in public…
DON’T MISTAKE IMPOLITE BEHAVIOUR WITH BEING SMART
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“49th story” First published: July.26.2018 Shahrokh was at his friend’s house for a visit. His friend’s son was doing homework when the doorbell rang. His friend’s father walked in with a box of color pencils for his grandson. When the grandson got the gift he loudly said: “But…
B +Ve!! 