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Translation:

Three characteristics of people that you should know

A man wants to hire Juha to carry a basket containing glass bottles to his house. In return for transporting the basket, the man will teach Juha three points of wisdom about people’s attitude in dealing with others, that he could benefit from, as a form of payment. Juha agreed to this proposal and began carrying the basket towards the destination. Once he completed a third of the distance, Juha stopped and asked the man: “Tell me the first point!”

The man said: “Whoever told you that hunger is better than filled stomach, do not believe him!”

Juha said: “Of course.”

When Juha reached two-third of the distance, he said: “Tell me the second point!”

The man said: “Whoever told you that walking is better than riding, do not believe him!”

Juha said: “Of course.”

When Juha finally reached the destination, he said: “Tell me the third point!”

The man said: “Whoever told you that you will receive a worthy payment in return for carrying these glass bottles, do not believe him!”

Feeling cheated, Juha flung the basket on the ground and said: “Whoever told you that the basket contains unbroken glass bottles, do not believe him!”

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Translated by Wai