Safe Harbour On Both Sides
English book, p. 314
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Realism Someone has said, “Wanting more than your right is to deprive yourself of even your real right.” When a person desires only what he truly deserves, everything supports his demand. But when he starts desiring more than what he rightfully deserves, everything begins to oppose him. That’s why the first kind of person is successful, and the second is not. There was a large institution. It needed a manager. One man had the right skills, and so he was appointed. The director of the institution treated him with great respect. He received a good salary, a house, a jeep, and many other benefits. But soon, greed entered the man’s heart. The position of “manager” started to feel small. He wanted to replace the director. He began secretly working against him. But before his plan could succeed, the director came to know. He immediately removed the man from the post. The house and jeep were also taken back. He was dismissed in disgrace. In moral terms, this is the difference between contentment and greed. Being satisfied with your

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