One day Nasrudin took all his savings and went to buy a shirt. All eyes and ears, he entered a tailor's shop, was measured and told: "Will you be back in a week? God willing - your shirt will be finished."The week was an exercise in patience, which duly passed and Nasrudin returned to the tailor: "Unfortunately, there's been a delay. But - God willing - your shirt will be ready tomorrow."
Nasrudin returned the next day. "I am sorry" he was greeted "just a few more stiches, a few more... Pray be back tomorrow and - God willing - it will be ready."
"And" the vexed Nasrudin was heard saying "how long will it take, if we leave God out of it?"
... Idries Shah
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