The Softness of the Sole of the Foot
The son was about to leave home for university. Before leaving, he had an argument with his father, which led him to raise his voice. His father did not say a word, remembering the proverb: “When your son grows up, befriend him.”
The son arrived at his university, and before entering the lecture, he sent a text message to his father, saying:
“My dear father, they say that the sole of the foot is much softer than the top. When I return, I want to place my lips on the soles of your feet to make sure of that.”
When the son returned home, he found his father waiting for him. He asked, “Did you read my text message, Dad?”
His father replied, smiling, “Yes, son, I read it.”
The son replied, “I’m ready, Father, to do as I wrote!”
His father responded, “There’s no need for you to do as you say. Prove it to me—or to yourself—that the sole of the foot is much softer than the top. I know that very well, my son. When you were little, I used to kiss the sole of your foot because it was softer than the top.”