The student asked the Wise One:

"Teacher, is the world hostile? Or does it bring good to humanity?"

"I will tell you a parable about how the world relates to humans," said the teacher.

"Once upon a time, there lived a great king. He ordered to build a magnificent palace. There were many wonders there. Among other oddities in the palace was a hall where all the walls, ceiling, doors, and even the floor were made of...