The
Bachelor’s Lesson
A
keen young
bachelor had finished his studies at the university. As soon as he had
received his
diploma, he
asserted to everyone he met that he was the smartest person in
town.
“I
excel at everything I study,” he said, bragging about his knowledge. “I’ve
mastered
calculus and
physiology. I even understand the great
theoretical teachings of science, such
as
relativity. There is nothing that I don’t know. Whether it’s the movements of
celestial
objects, like planets and stars, or how to
harness the power of
radioactive substances, I
know everything.”
But actually, there was something the bachelor did not know. Though his
analytic abilities
were great, he failed to notice he was missing something very important in his life.
One day while walking through town, the
bachelor witnessed a collision between two
cars. Both drivers appeared to be injured, but the scholar only stood and watched.
He thought to himself, “Those idiots should have been more alert. They really must not
be very
competent.” He never thought the drivers needed help.
“Please help me,” said the female driver in a weak voice. “Help me, too,” said the male
driver. “I’m hurt and can’t move.”
Suddenly the bachelor realized he was the only person near the accident. He quit
thinking and ran to help the drivers. He carefully helped them out of their vehicles and then
called an ambulance.
The drivers were saved, and the bachelor
felt the best he had in his
entire life. Studying
mythology, sociology, and
geology didn’t give
him this wonderful feeling. It was the act of helping others, not his
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