The Shepherds Treasure | Iran
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A poor and wise shepherd once lived in a cave. The King disguised himself to meet the Shepherd and invited him to come to the town to provide wisdom for the people. Minister of the court started to whisper and accused him of stealing from the treasury. When the King called the Shepherd and discovered that his treasure was his sheepskin coat. For this always reminded him of his humble origins.
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