Emphasis Preaching Journal

There is a Hindu story about four Brahmins who were friends. Three of them had great learning, so they could do almost anything, but they lacked common sense. The other was not interested in scholarship, but had good, practical sense. One day, they decided to travel about the world, and become rich and famous. However, the eldest said, "If we are to gain the attention of kings and nobles, and gain riches, we must rid ourselves of the dullard amongst us. Scholarship impresses, but ordinary sense is not admired. Therefore, let the uneducated one stay home." And the second Brahmin agreed.