One day Timur, a cruel ruler and invader, in order to frighten and shame Molla Nasreddin, in front of all the courtiers, turned to him and angrily said:
“I learned that yesterday in one meeting they praised me, calling me a just sovereign. You were there too, but you didn’t say a word about my kindness.
Molla replied calmly:
- No, sir, this is a lie! Not only yesterday, but never in my life have I been in such meetings where they talked about your kindness and justice.