Friday, 16 November 2012

To share what you do not have

Here’s a little story. It is about human nature. I have heard it in different disguises.

This is one of them: To homeless, destitute vagabonds are sitting on a bench in the park. They are talking about the world and its imperfections.

One of them says: “if only people would share, this could be a wonderful world with plenty for everybody. If I were a rich man and had two houses, I would give you one of them. And If I had two cars, one of them would be for you. If I could afford to go to the finest restaurant, you would be my guest. I’m sure you feel the same way. If, for example, you had two shirts, I’m sure you would give one of them to me.”
“No”, the other one says.

The first one looks at him in astonishment. “But why not?” he asks.
- “Because I do have two shirts.”

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