Welcome to the world of stories!
Welcome to witandwisdomstories.com. Undoubtedly it is an extraordinary collection of 2000 stories and more from different religions, cultures and civilisations and from ages all over the world. They are useful for teachers, preachers, trainers, writers above all to parents and children and men of all ages. There are many free stories offered for all and subscribers get the privilege of access to all other stories, presentations and videos. Enjoy reading! Have fun!
Enjoy reading stories for free!
The Brahmarâkshas and the Hair
In a certain village there lived a very rich landlord, who owned several villages, but was such a great miser that no tenant would willingly cultivate his lands, and those he had gave him not a little trouble. He was indeed so vexed with them …
The Onion and the Weeping Willow.
One day an onion bumped into a weeping willow. Frightened, he exclaimed, “My god! I hope it wasn’t my fault!” This joke is pure poetry. How often do we think we’re the ones who produce reality despite the fact that it has nothing to do …
Abraham’s Agony
Once, Abraham is on his deathbed. His entire family is there to accompany him in his final moment. The dying man opens an eye and asks in a trembling voice:“Is Joseph here?”“Yes, I’m here father.”“And my dear wife?”“I’m right here,” replies his wife.“And my brother …
Let It Be Known…
One day the plant manager of a factory puts up signs in all the offices that read the following message: “Don’t put off for tomorrow what you can do today.” Immediately the secretaries rush to his office to demand a raise, the workers go on …
The Ten-Franc Coin.
Once a mother impatiently awaits her son Abraham. The boy has to leave for school in a half hour. Finally, he comes home. “Why are you late?” the mother asks. “Did the Rabbi’s Hebrew class run a little longer than usual?” “No, that’s not it. …
Smile, please!
Once in a chemical factory, a worker in the tear gas section appears before his boss weeping profusely. “I can’t go on like this any longer! You have to give me a raise,” suggests the crying employee. “I can’t give you a raise, but I …
Can you spare me some money, please?
Jacob runs into Abraham in the street. “My friend, do you have a little money you can lend me?” solicits Jacob. “No, I don’t have any on me,” responds Abraham. “And in your shop? Do you have any money there?” insists Jacob. “No. I just …
The Sex of Flies.
Once an elderly woman goes into a pet shop to buy two blackbirds. “I’d like two blackbirds please, a male and a female,” the woman explains to the salesman. “But before I buy them, I’d like to know how to tell them apart.” “That’s easy, …
The Neighbor’s Wallpaper.
Once a young married couple moves into a new apartment. Since the couple wants to redo the dining room wallpaper, they go to see a neighbor, who has a dining room the same size as theirs. “Neighbor, we want to change the wallpaper in our …
Six Very Long Days.
Once a company’s personnel manager calls Sanchez’ old boss: “Can you tell me exactly how long Mr. Sanchez worked for you?” “Yes, he worked exactly six days.” “What? Sanchez just now came to see me and told me he was with you for two years!” “That’s …
The story of Lion’s Fleas.
Once a lady visits a lion show. The lion tamer, seeing she’s getting a little too close to the cages, suggests she be more prudent. “Be careful, ma’am!” “Why? Are your lions really all that dangerous?” “No, but they have fleas.” When we try to …
Tenaliraman and the horse
Once, the king wanted all his people in the kingdom to grow horses . During those times , wars between kings were being fought. All kings wanted to rule over others so that they become richer and so they fought wars. So the king called …
The Story of Tenali Raman and the cat
Long long ago there was a man called Tenali Raman. He was minister to a great king called Krishna Deva Raya. He was supposed to be very clever Once in that city there was lot of problems due to rats. Rats were everywhere. They were …
The Chili Peppers.
Once In his travels, Mullah Nasrudin arrives in a small town. At the plaza, he stops at a fruit stand and admires the exotic fruits for sale. “These fruits look great. Give me a pound!” he says to the vendor, then leaves, satisfied with his …
Story of Mullah’s Nail.
Once after suffering a few setbacks, Mullah Nasrudin is obligated to sell the home he inherited from his father. Taking advantage of the situation, a man without scruples makes him a lowball offer. Nasrudin knows perfectly well that he’s dealing with a thief, but he …
Story of A Watchful Man.
Once Mulla Nasrudin was arguing with a peasant. “How do you proceed when you go to do your ablutions at the river’s edge?” asked Mullah of a peasant. “Well, I take off my clothes and I get in the water.” “Even in the water you …
Story of taking weight off.
One day, Mullah Nasrudin went to the woods to look for firewood. After loading his bundles on his back, he gets on his ass and heads home. “Why are you carrying those bundles on your back?” asked some people passing by along the way, laughing …
Story of Improvised move
Once a thief broke in to Mullah Nasrudin’s house. Catching him in the act, Mullah hid in a corner. The thief got away with everything. Mullah witnessed the robbery, followed the wrongdoer to his home and courteously approached him: “Thanks, stranger, for moving all my …