Hodja the King

Hodja, deep in thought was walking down a road near the palace when he bumped into a man. The man got very angry and began to curse and shout at Hodja. Do you know who I am! he screamed. I am the king's Advisor! That is nice, said Hodja. As for me I am a king. A king? asked the man. Over which country do you rule? I rule over myself, said Hodja. I am master of my passions. You would never find me losing my temper as you did just now. The man apologized and went away feeling very ashamed of himself.