Todays Puzzle :: The soldier could make only one statement. He made that statement and went free. What did he say?

Friday, February 04, 2011

Question:

When Alexander the Great attacked the forces of Porus, an Indian soldier was
captured by the Greeks. He had displayed such bravery in battle, however, that
the enemy offered to let him choose how he wanted to be killed. They told him, "If
you tell a lie, you will put to the sword, and if you tell the truth you will be
hanged."
The soldier could make only one statement. He made that statement and went
free. What did he say?

Answer

The soldier said, "You will put me to the sword."
The soldier has to say a Paradox to save himself. If his statement is true, he will
be hanged, which is not the sword and hence false. If his statement is false, he
will be put to the sword, which will make it true. A Paradox !!!

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