Story 8

  I saw an Arab of the desert who said to his boy: 'O son, on the

day of resurrection thou wilt be asked what thou hast gained and not

from whom thou art descended, that is to say, thou wilt be asked

what thy merit is and not who thy father was.'

        The covering of the Ka'bah which is kissed

        Has not been ennobled by the silkworm.

        It was some days in company with a venerable man

        Wherefore it became respected like himself.