Hoja's philosophy?

Once, Hojamulla was traveling to a distant country. The journey involved a boat ride across a deep river. There were several people traveling with him.

Among them was a rich man. Since this was his first time traveling by water, he was extremely afraid.

Hojamulla noticed the rich man was visibly distressed. Hojamulla muttered to himself, "Hmm! The reason this rich man feels fear is the fear of death—the fear of having to leave behind his wealth."

When the rich man's disturbance became too much, Hojamulla pushed him into the water! Then, without delay, he grabbed his clothes and pulled him back into the boat.

Hojamulla asked, "How is your feeling about fearing the water now?"

Trembling, the man replied, "The fear is less now!"

Immediately, Hojamulla began his usual philosophy (or moral lesson): "A person who is completely drenched need not fear the water; he won't feel the chill. Only the one who is starving knows the true taste of food. And only the one who is weary and wilted in the sun knows the comfort of a shady tree."