A monk is allowed to say only two words every year

A monk is allowed to say only two words every year

Per his oath of silence, a monk is only allowed to say two words every year. After his first year, he comes before the head abbot to speak his two words.

"Better Food."

The head abbot understands and obliges the monk, hiring a new chef and improving the food quality at the monastery.

A year later, the monk appears to speak his next two words.

"Warmer Blankets."

The head abbot gets right on it and purchases new blankets for the monk.

The next year, the monk appears once again for his annual two words.

"I quit."

The head abbot replies, "Well good, all you've done since you got here is complain."