Once upon a time, in a far-off land there lived an old wise man called Easternly. He was a very wise old man and was known to everyone in the land as a man who would always give timeless advice regarding many matters. Despite him being so wise, Easternly was also a very kind and generous man and would often help those in need with whatever he could.

One day, a young boy by the name of Tom decided to go and visit Easternly to ask him some questions. Tom had recently become very interested in wisdom and was hoping that he would be able to find the answers he was looking for from Easternly.

When Tom arrived at Easternly’s hut, the old man was pleased to see the boy and invited him in. Easternly knew the boy by sight and was glad to have the opportunity to talk to him.

Tom asked Easternly several questions about life, but the old man shook his head and said, “You must understand that wisdom is something that you need to learn through your own experience. You cannot simply ask others for answers. You must open your eyes and observe the world around you in order to gain wisdom.”

Tom was a bit confused with Easternly’s answer but he accepted it and thanked the old man for his advice. As Tom was leaving, Easternly said, “Remember, wisdom doesn’t come from books or people. It comes from your own experience.”

Tom went away from Easternly’s hut feeling a bit frustrated, but he was determined to follow the old man’s advice. He began to observe the world around him more closely and slowly but surely he began to learn from his own experiences.

With each passing day, Tom began to gain wisdom and knowledge. He started to understand the intricacies of life and how to make the best of it. With his newfound wisdom, Tom was able to help others and make the world a better place.

The moral of this story is that wisdom is something that can only come from within. You cannot simply ask others for it, but rather you must open your eyes and observe the world around you in order to gain it. Moreover, wisdom is something that can only be gained through personal experiences, and not through the teachings of others.