The ring is a story about the value of things; However, your lesson can also be applied to a person’s worth.
The story begins with a wise man, who everyone called “master. “Many people asked him for advice, which was always wise and helpful.
- The master was also a very skilled craftsman who made beautiful objects.
- Much desired by all.
- One morning.
- A very sad young man showed up in his studio.
- He told the professor I was very triste.
- No have no skills.
- “How can I change.
- What do I have to do to become someone of value?” asked the child.
The teacher didn’t even look at him, he said that he too had his own problem and that he had to solve it before helping someone else solve his own. The story tells that the young man was surprised by his response.
“Things are only worth what we want them to be. “
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The professor waited a while and then said, “If I solve my problem, I’ll be happy to help you. Maybe if you help me, I can help you faster. “The young man’s eyes lit up and he smiled for the first time. Since your arrival, are you sure, tell me what I can do for you?However, deep down, he was disappointed that he had to postpone his own needs again.
He tells the story that after making a deal, the teacher took off a ring on his little finger, showed it to the young man and told him that he had to sell it urgently, the teacher was in debt and was the only valuable he possessed.
He asked the young man to help him sell the ring. He also said the goal was to get as much value as possible for him. “Don’t accept anything less than a gold coin,” he warns. He then pointed a horse at the stable and told him to pick him up and get to the nearest market as soon as possible. On his return, the teacher would help him solve his problem.
It tells the story that the young man left quickly, intending to sell the ring as soon as possible, when he arrived at the market he began advertising it, some traders were interested, but when the boy told them the price, they laughed or set aside.
Finally, an older man said he was asking for a very high price for such a small ring and that no one would pay what he asked for. The old man offered a silver coin and a piece of copper for the jewel, but the young man did not accept.
He spent all day trying to sell the ring in vain, although he offered it to more than 100 merchants. Disappointed, he rode horses and returned to the master’s workshop, had failed.
The young man said to the teacher, “I think this ring is worth a few silver coins. Didn’t you want to fool people about their worth?The teacher was glad and congratulated him on her effort and attitude. However, he told her. The young man who was not even sure of the value of the ring, then it would be best to entrust it to a specialist to evaluate it.
Later, the young man went to one of the most prestigious jewelry stores in the city, and after showing up he asked the jeweler to tell him how much he would be willing to pay for the jewel. ring very carefully. Then he said, “I can’t give you more than 58 gold coins for this ring. “The boy was surprised and, without hesitation, quickly returned to the teacher’s workshop.
When I arrived, I enthusiastically told the teacher what had happened. Then the teacher said, “You’re like that ring. A beautiful and unique jewel. But remember that no one knows the true value of things at first sight. One who needs to know their value before giving credit to what others are saying?With that, the professor put the ring back on his little finger.