A father spoke to his three sons before sending them off to university.
“I feel it’s my duty to give you the best education I can. You don’t owe me anything for that.”
The three sons smiled.
“But,” their father continued, “I do have one request.”
“What is it?” they asked.
“When you graduate and become successful, I want each of you to remember your old father.”
The sons promised they would.
Years later, all three became successful.
The eldest became a doctor and bought his father a beautiful house.
The second became a lawyer and bought him an expensive car.
The youngest became a successful businessman and sent his father a huge package.
The father opened it and found a luxurious-looking chair.
A note was attached:
“Dad, I remembered your request. You always told us to think of you when we became successful.”
The father smiled proudly.
Then he sat down in the chair.
It immediately collapsed beneath him.
Inside the package was another note:
“Don’t worry, Dad. I also remembered that you told us to think carefully before buying anything!”