A wealthy man visited the Chofetz Chaim zt’l and expressed his surprise at how poorly furnished the Chofetz Chaim’s home was.

The Chofetz Chaim responded, “And where is your furniture? All I see is your horse and wagon.”

The wealthy man replied, “I am just passing by. My furniture is at home.”

The Chofetz Chaim exclaimed, “I too, am just passing by because this world is merely a passageway to Olam HaBa.”