Thursday, June 23, 2005

Altruism?

One afternoon a wealthy lawyer was riding in his limousine when he saw two
men along the roadside eating grass. Disturbed, he ordered his driver to
stop and he got out to investigate. He asked one man "Why are you eating
grass?"

"We don't have any money for food," the poor man replied. "We have to eat
grass." "Well, then, you can come with me to my house and I'll feed you",
the lawyer said.

"But sir, I have a wife and two children with me. They are over there, under
that tree". "Bring them along," the lawyer replied. Turning to the other
poor man he stated, "You come with us also."

The second man, in a pitiful voice then said, "But sir, I also have a wife
and SIX children with me!" "Bring them all, as well," the lawyer answered.
They all entered the car, which was no easy task, even for a car as large as
the limousine was. Once underway, one of the poor fellows turned to the
lawyer and said, "Sir, you are too kind. Thank you for taking all of us with
you."

The lawyer replied, "Glad to do it. You'll really love my place; the grass
is almost 1 metre high!"

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