Allow me to share a story with you that really made me stop and think.
It is a story of a king who decided to set aside a special day to honor his greatest subject.
When the big day arrived, there was a large gathering in the palace courtyard. Four finalists were brought forward.
The first person presented was a wealthy philanthropist. The king was told that this man was highly deserving because of his humanitarian efforts. He has given much of his wealth to the poor.
The second person was a celebrated physician. The king was told that this doctor was highly deserving of this honor because he had rendered faithful and dedicated service to the sick for many years.
The third person was a distinguished judge. The king was told that the judge was worthy because he was noted for his wisdom, his fairness and his brilliant decisions.
The fourth person was an elderly woman. Everyone was quite surprised to see her there because her manner was quite humble, as was her dress. She hardly looked the part of someone who would be honored as the greatest subject in the kingdom. What chance could she possibly have when compared to the other three who had accomplished so much?
The king was intrigued, to say the least, and somewhat puzzled at her presence. He asked who she was.
The answer was, "You see the philanthropist, the doctor, and the judge? Well, she was their teacher.
GO TO TOP"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." - George Orwell