A drunken man collapsed by the side of the road, too intoxicated to walk home.
A friend found him there and put him, feet first, into a sack, making it easier to carry him. He then slung the sack over his shoulder and began walking towards the man's house.
On the way they met another drunken companion who was staggering along, leaning on a friend.
"You should drink just a little bit less," advised the man being carried in the sack. "Then you'll be able to walk as I do: all on my own, not needing to lean on anyone."
Inspired by: The Conference of the Birds by Farid Ud-Din Attar, translated by S. C. Nott
Notes: This is in section 35: The Two Drunken Men.
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