In a village in Iran there once lived a shepherd. He was very poor. He did not have even a small cottage of his own. He had never been to school or learnt to read and write for there were very few schools in those days. Though poor and uneducated this shepherd was very wise. He understood people's sorrows and troubles and helped them face their problems with courage and common sense. Many people came to him for advice. Soon he became famous for his wisdom and friendly nature for his wisdom and friendly nature. The king of that county heard about him and thought of meeting him. Disguised as a shepherd and riding on a mule one day the king came to the cave where the wise shepherd lived. As soon as the shepherd saw the traveller coming towards the cave he rose to welcome him. He took the tired traveller inside the cave gave him water to drink and share of his own meagre meal. The king rested for the night in the cave and was greatly impressed by the shepherd's hospitality and wise conversation. Though still tired the king decided to depart the next morning. He said Many thanks for your kindness to a poor traveller. I have a long way to go. Permit me to leave. Looking straight into the eyes of his guest, the shepherd replied Thank you Your Majesty for paying me the compliment of a visit. The king was astonished as well as pleased. He is indeed very wise. he thought to himself. I need people like him to work for me and the king appointed this humble appointed this humble shepherd the governor of a small district.