Once upon a time, there lived an elderly lawyer who was known for his sharp wit and unwavering honesty.
He had a loving wife and a bustling household of 12 lively children. Though his days were filled with chaos and laughter, he found himself in a predicament—his rental agreement was ending, and he needed to find a new home for his big family.
But there was a problem.
Whenever he mentioned having 12 children, landlords would politely decline, fearing the wear and tear such a large brood might bring to their property. The lawyer, true to his profession, refused to lie about his situation. After all, lawyers don’t lie—they find creative solutions.
One day, inspiration struck.
The lawyer asked his wife to take 11 of their children on an outing to the cemetery for a peaceful stroll. Meanwhile, he took the youngest child with him to meet a real estate agent.
At one of the viewings, the lawyer was impressed by a charming home with a beautiful garden. The agent, eager to finalize the deal, asked, “How many children do you have, sir?”
The lawyer replied truthfully, “I have 12 children.”
The agent, raising an eyebrow, followed up, “And where are the others?”
With a solemn expression and a dramatic pause, the lawyer answered, “They are in the cemetery…with their mother.”
The agent, moved by what he assumed was a tragic story, didn’t press further and quickly handed over the keys.
The family soon moved into their new home, where laughter and joy filled the rooms once again.
MORAL: Honesty doesn’t mean revealing everything at once. Sometimes, it’s all about choosing the right words. Lawyers don’t lie—they strategize!
