Show THE EMPERORS CRITIC yu emperor of china hi had h i v minister who never failed tt tc tell him of his faults at first the emperor listened to his bib critic but presently grew weary of the mans faultfinding preferring the flattery fat tery of his courtiers aers finally he said to the queen mother 1 I must rid myself of tins this troublesome minister he does noth not liing but criticize my aly son replied the queen you vou are singularly fortunate in in vins 11 one who faithfully tells you of your fauts faults ire he is not only your benefict benefactor T but your most persistent flatterer as well for in constantly pointing out your shortcomings he insinuates that you have the virtue and greatness to hear bear him |