Points to Ponder — Page 13
— 13 Courage I always enjoy this story. Once the Turks and the Greeks were at war. The Greeks had a well-fortified castle on a mountain. The Europeans thought that the Turks would not be able to overtake it quickly and that in the meanwhile they would intervene and bring peace. Though Turkish generals mostly have been adventurers, some of them did excel. One such commander had great regard for his homeland and nation. He gathered the small contingent of army under him. He addressed them, firing them up, and convincing them of the significance of dying with good name. Then they attacked with their whole might. The Turks, being at the foot of the hill, had to ascend to attack as the enemy was on the top. The enemy could inflict damage on them easily, while the Turks could not inflict much damage on the enemy. The Turks charged many times but could not advance. Suddenly, a bullet struck the general and he fell down. The enemy raised a cry of joy. The enemy thought this would bring about the defeat of the Turks. But, in