A king asks his wisest advisors for one sentence to explain all of life. After months away, they return with four words: "This too shall pass." The phrase sustains him through palace fires and exile, then reminds him his victories are temporary too.
A king wanted one sentence to explain all of life. So he invited the wisest people in his kingdom. I need one sentence to explain pain, happiness, and everything in life. The wise Sufi men disappeared for months and came back with a small piece of paper. Four simple words. That's it? The wise men smiled. Open it when you want to understand life. Then war erupted. The king retreated. His palace was burned. Alone in the desert, he opened the paper, read the sentence, and smiled. Years later, war ended. The king got his kingdom back. Power, fame, and money returned. Long live the king! Again, he opened the paper and he smiled. The secret to life is 4 simple words: This too shall pass. One sentence to remember on your worst day and your best day. That's one minute. See you tomorrow.
