Best

The young man asked the wise old man... How can I achieve the best?

The old man replied... When the best things are not possible, make the best of those that are.

Freedom

The young man asked the wise old man... What is freedom?

The old man replied... Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.

The King

The young man asked the wise old man... How will I recognise the king?

The old man replied...he will be the only man without a weapon.

When

The young man asked the wise old man... When will I be happy?

The old man replied...if you want to be happy...be.

Happiness

The young man asked the wise old man... Where will I find happiness?

The old man replied... from within.

Present

The young man asked the wise old man... Should I be concerned with the past or future?

The old man replied...Yesterday is history, tomorrow a mystery, today is a gift, thats why it's called the present.