A Kung Fu student asks his teacher

A Kung Fu student asks his teacher “Master, why does my ability not improve? I’m always defeated.” And the master, pensive and forever patient, answers: “My dear pupil, have you seen the gulls flying by the setting sun, and their wings seeming like flames?” “Yes, my master, I have.” “And a waterfall, spilling mightly over…

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“This term,” said the English teacher, “we will be studying ‘The Canterbury Tales’ “

“This term,” said the English teacher, “we will be studying ‘The Canterbury Tales’ ” “But,” she added, “to anticipate a question I get every year — this will not include *The Nun’s Priest’s Tale*” “Why not?” asked one of the pupils. The teacher’s features shaped themselves into an expression of sour disapproval. “Because,” she answered,…

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The teacher asks, “Flora, what part of the human body increases ten times when excited?”

The teacher asks, “Flora, what part of the human body increases ten times when excited?” The teacher asks, “Flora, what part of the human body increases ten times when excited?” Flora blushes and says, “That’s disgusting, I won’t even answer that question.” The teacher calls on Johnny: “What part of the human body increases ten…

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A kindergarten teacher one day is trying to explain to her class the definition of the word “definitely.” To make sure the students have a good understanding of the word, she asks them to use it in a sentence.

A kindergarten teacher one day is trying to explain to her class the definition of the word “definitely.” To make sure the students have a good understanding of the word, she asks them to use it in a sentence. The first student raises his hand and says, “The sky is definitely blue.” The teacher says,…

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A Kung Fu student asks his teacher, “Master, why does my ability not improve? I’m always defeated.” And the master, pensive and forever patient, answers…

A Kung Fu student asks his teacher, “Master, why does my ability not improve? I’m always defeated.” And the master, pensive and forever patient, answers… “My dear pupil, have you seen the gulls flying by the setting sun and their wings seeming like flames?” “Yes, my master, I have.” “And a waterfall, spilling mightly over…

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