Man: Well, Nasreddin. I know you lose your only donkey. Life may be difficult without it. But, don't be too sad brother.
Nasreddin: Do I look sad?
Man: Yes, you look very sad. You looked much sadder than you did when your wife died.
Nasreddin: At that time you all tried to cheer me up by saying 'Don't be too sad, my brother Nasreddin. We'll get you a new wife.' But now you see, nobody offers me a donkey to replace my lost one.

Sugeng Hariyanto, Nasreddin, A Man Who Never Gives Up (1998)