'Show me aneducated man...'

‘Show me an educated man and I will show you a refined person’(Ngobesing Suh Romanus). 
 Study the following two men and say what you think about them. One is called Mr. Kaazi and the other Mr. Ghapat.  One day, it happened that the two men were crossing a narrow stairway from opposite directions at the same time.  Then they came face to face with each other. One person needed to step aside for the other one to pass. None did. Instead, they stared at each other.  Who would give way to the other?  That would mean giving in to the other. Soon, Mr. Kaazi thundered, “Get out of my way and let me pass.”

“That is just what I would like you to do,” said Mr. Ghapat.

“What none-sense!” said Mr. Kaazi arrogantly, “I never make way for a fool.”

“I do!” answered Mr. Ghapat immediately; and stepped aside, letting the other man pass.

Question: between the two men, who is more refined?  Who has an educated mind?
 Educated people are scarce to come by; but when you come across them you  feel life is worth living.  He/she does not shout at you when you happen to err in something. He/she takes everything good or bad with calm fortitude; knowing, after all, that we all have our weaknesses; and, often, despite ourselves, we do things we should not do.

          

            Talking about the attributes of the educated man, he is an honest man. He seeks the truth and where he finds it, stands by it. You can trust him. Trustworthiness is his trademark or a character trait dear to him.  He is a man of his word.  He says what he means and means what he says. When he makes a promise, know he will keep it. He will not promise to do what he cannot do.  He will not make a promise if he knows full well he will not keep. The educated man is a just man. He gives everyone his due; and makes sure that no one suffers a penalty he does not deserve. Cheating to him is not allowed. Why should anyone cheat another? He does not see why some should have more than they need and throw away some while others wallow in misery and lack. The idea of someone having the Lion’s share does not augur well with the truly educated man. Everyone should have his fill; and everybody should be fine.  A good question: is someone who steals or embezzles an educated man?  This is what we shall see in our next post.