Date: 08/07/2026
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“The dignity of labour lies not in the task but in the spirit with which it is performed.”
In a narrow lane sat an elderly cobbler on a small wooden stool.
He repaired worn-out shoes with steady hands and quiet concentration.
Many customers could afford new footwear.
Yet they returned to him.
Not merely because he was skilled.
But because he respected every customer, whether rich or poor.
He believed that repairing something useful was better than throwing it away.
His work reflected patience, honesty, and craftsmanship.
As fashions changed, his little shop remained unchanged.
It reminded everyone that true value often lies in care rather than replacement.
The cobbler never considered himself remarkable.
Yet, every pair of shoes he restored carried another person a little farther on life’s journey.
Sometimes, the simplest professions leave the deepest footprints.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
email: rajatchandrasarmah@gmail.com
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