Daily Joke: A Man Entered the Monastery of Silence
A man entered the Monastery of Silence, where he was welcomed by the Chief Priest with a condition: he could not speak until directed to do so.
Brother John lived in the monastery for a year before the Chief Priest allowed him to speak two words. Brother John said:
Hard Bed. The Chief Priest apologized and promised to get him a better bed.
The next year, Brother John was again allowed to speak two words, to which he said:
Cold Food. The Chief Priest assured him that the food would improve.
On his third anniversary, the Chief Priest called Brother John into his office, allowing him to speak two words. However, instead of speaking, the Chief Priest said:
It is probably best, adding that all Brother John had done since his arrival was complain.
Author's summary: A monk's complaints lead to his departure from a silent monastery.