Brother John entered the…

Brother John entered the ‘Monastery of Silence’ and the
Abbott 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 John lived in the monastery for a full year before
the Abbott said to him:
“Brother John, you have been here a year now, you may speak two words.”
Brother John said, “Hard Bed.”
“I’m sorry to hear that,” the Abbott said. “We will get you a better
bed.”
The next year, Brother John was called by the Abbott. “You
may say another two words Brother John.”
“Cold Food.” said Brother John, and the Abbott assured him
that the food would be better in the future.
On his third anniversary at the monastery, the Abbott again
called Brother John into his office. “Two words you may say today.”
“I quit.” said Brother John.
“It is probably best.” said the Abbott. “All you have done
since you got here is complain.”