the diamond. The street sweeper was very happy with the trade, as in those days it was a sign of distinction to carry a spoon in one’s belt, and to always be prepared in case rice or soup was served. Then the spoon maker took the diamond to a jeweler, who paid him a lot of money for it. The jeweler polished it and notified the Vizier about the existence of an extraordinary diamond. The Vizier bought it for a fortune and presented it to the Sultan, who had never seen its like. But to the street sweeper its worth was equivalent only to one wooden spoon. So, everyone receives what he needs on his
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