Many years ago, there lived a rich man who wished to do something for the peopleat his village. First however, he wanted to find out whether they deserved his help. Inthe center of the main road into the village, he placed a very large stone. Then hehid near by and waited to see what would happen. Soon an old farmer passed withhis cow.
-''What fool put this big stone right in the center of the road?' said the farmer.However, he made no effort to remove the stone. Instead, with some difficulty hepassed around the stone and continued on his way. Another man came along, andthe same thing happened; then another came, and another, etc. All of themcomplained about the stone in the center of the road, but neither of them spenttime or took trouble to remove it.
Towards evening, a young man came along. He was honest and hard working. Hesaw the stone and said to himself, "The night will be dark. Some stranger or aneighbour will come along in the dark, stumble on the stone, and perhaps hurthimself."
The young man began to remove the stone. He pushed and pulled with all hisstrength, and moved it to one side. But imagine his surprise when under the stone,he found a bag full of money and this message: This money is for the thoughtfulperson who removes this stone from the road. That person deserves help!"
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