A scholar coming to a ferry, went into the boat on horseback. Being asked the reason, he said, I am in great haste.
A scholar wanting money sold his books, and wrote to his father, Rejoice with me, for now my books maintain me.
A scholar sending his son to war, the youth said, “I shall bring you back an enemy’s head.” To which the scholar replied, If you even lose your own head, I shall be happy to see you return in good health.
A scholar in Greece receiving a letter from a friend, desiring him to buy some books there, neglected the business. But the friend arriving some time after, the scholar said, I am sorry I did not receive your letter about the books.
A scholar, a bald man, and a barber, travelling together, agreed each to watch four hours at night, in turn, for the sake of security. The barber’s lot came first, who shaved the scholar’s head when asleep, then waked him when his turn came. The scholar scratching his head, and feeling it bald, exclaimed, You wretch of a barber, you have waked the bald man instead of me.