Vow Of Silence

Brother Maury entered the 'Monastery of Silence,' and the Chief Priest said, "Brother, this is a silent monastery, you are welcome here as long as you like, but you may not speak until I direct you to do so."

Brother Maury lived in the monastery for a full year before the Chief Priest said to him: "Brother Maury, you have been here a year now, you may speak two words."

Brother Maury hesitated, then said, "Hard Bed."

"I'm sorry to hear that," the Chief Priest said. "We will get you a better bed."

The next year, Brother Maury was called by the Chief Priest. "You may say another two words Brother Maury."

"Cold Food," said Brother Maury, and the Chief Priest assured him that the food would be better in the future.

On his third anniversary at the monastery, the Chief Priest again called Brother Maury into his office. "Two words you may say today," says he.

"I Quit!" said Brother Maury.

"That's probably best." said the Chief Priest. "All you have done since you got here is complain."