Mulla Nasrudin had been working day and
night throughout his district in a life or death struggle for reelection. He
was relaxing one evening, following a speech, in the home of a friend.
"I have heard your speeches,"
his friend said, "but I think the real question is what will you do if you
are re-elected."
"NO," said Nasrudin,
"THE REAL QUESTION IS WHAT WILL I DO IF I AM NOT."