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A case of cattle
A long time ago, people in Nasreddin’s village always
considered their neighbor Abdullah as a very wise
man. So every time they had a problem or dispute,
they always went to see Abdullah to ask for his advice
on what they should do. Abdullah had a big book law.
like other people in his village, he also had some goats
and a vegetable garden. like many other people too, he
loved his goat and vegetable garden.
One morning, a young Nasreddin rushed to his house
and complained.
“Abdullah, it seems that one of your goats
has entered into our vegetable garden”
Nasreddin told him.
“really?” Abdullah replied in disbelief.
“yes and it has created a lot of damage. It
means we cannot have our crop this month.
We want to know what the big book of law
says about that,” Nasreddin explained.
“an animal doesn’t have mind. so it
doesn’t have any reasons”. Abdullah
dismissed.
“the owner cannot be held responsible
for his animal’s behavior. no penalty is
required. Is that clear?” Abdullah
explain further.
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