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The king sent messengers to other kingdoms to find answers to his three questions.
The king sent messengers to other kingdoms to find answers to his three questions.
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The king wanted to know only two things: what is the right time to begin something and which people should he listen to.
The king wanted to know only two things: what is the right time to begin something and which people should he listen to.
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All wise men who came to the king gave the same answers to his three questions.
All wise men who came to the king gave the same answers to his three questions.
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Some wise men suggested that the king should only do things at their proper time according to a timetable.
Some wise men suggested that the king should only do things at their proper time according to a timetable.
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The king's messengers were promised a small sum of money for answering his questions.
The king's messengers were promised a small sum of money for answering his questions.
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The king sent messengers throughout his ______ to find answers to his three questions.
The king sent messengers throughout his ______ to find answers to his three questions.
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Some wise men suggested that the king should prepare a ______ to do everything at its proper time.
Some wise men suggested that the king should prepare a ______ to do everything at its proper time.
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According to some wise men, the king should avoid ______ pleasures and always do whatever seemed necessary at that time.
According to some wise men, the king should avoid ______ pleasures and always do whatever seemed necessary at that time.
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Some wise men suggested that the king needed a ______ of wise men to help him act at the proper time.
Some wise men suggested that the king needed a ______ of wise men to help him act at the proper time.
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The king promised a ______ sum of money to anyone who would answer his three questions.
The king promised a ______ sum of money to anyone who would answer his three questions.
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Study Notes
The King's Three Questions
- A king wanted to know three things to ensure he never failed: the right time to begin something, which people to listen to, and the most important thing to do.
The King's Search for Answers
- The king sent messengers throughout his kingdom, promising a large sum of money to anyone who could answer his three questions.
- Many wise men came to the king, but they all answered his questions differently.
Different Opinions on the Right Time
- Some wise men said the king should prepare a timetable and follow it strictly to do everything at its proper time.
- Others believed it was impossible to decide in advance the right time for doing something and suggested the king should notice all that was going on, avoid foolish pleasures, and do whatever seemed necessary at that time.
- A third group believed the king needed a council of wise men to help him act at the proper time, as one man would find it impossible to decide correctly without help from others.
The King's Three Questions
- A king wanted to know three things to ensure he never failed: the right time to begin something, which people to listen to, and the most important thing to do.
The King's Search for Answers
- The king sent messengers throughout his kingdom, promising a large sum of money to anyone who could answer his three questions.
- Many wise men came to the king, but they all answered his questions differently.
Different Opinions on the Right Time
- Some wise men said the king should prepare a timetable and follow it strictly to do everything at its proper time.
- Others believed it was impossible to decide in advance the right time for doing something and suggested the king should notice all that was going on, avoid foolish pleasures, and do whatever seemed necessary at that time.
- A third group believed the king needed a council of wise men to help him act at the proper time, as one man would find it impossible to decide correctly without help from others.
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A king seeks answers to three crucial questions to ensure success and prosperity. He queries about the right time to start, who to listen to, and the most important thing to do.
