Never underestimate people because some people are smarter than you think. The following story may prove my point.
Little Johnny used to hang out at the local corner market. The owner didn't know what Little Johnny's problem was, but the boys would constantly tease him.
They would always comment that he was two bricks shy of a load, or two pickles short of a barrel. To prove it, sometimes they would offer Little Johnny his choice between a nickel (5 cents) and a dime (10 cents) and Little Johnny would always take the nickel -- they said, because it was bigger.
One day after Little Johnny grabbed the nickel, the store owner took him aside and said, "Little Johnny, those boys are making fun of you. They think you don't know the dime is worth more than the nickel. Are you grabbing the nickel just because it's bigger"
Slowly, Little Johnny turned toward the store owner and a big grin appeared on his face and he said, "Well, if I took the dime, they'd stop doing it, and so far I've saved $20...!"
3 comments:
I like this story. I think its cute. One Smart little Boy!
There is always good in those we think aren't that smart, or that great, or that pretty. We are the big hearts when we love them and aren't prejudiced against those we think less fortunate than us. And, a lot of times we find there is more talent in them than we realized-just like there was in 'lil Johnny. Yes, this was a very good & touching story, Connie.
Love the story mom, I had seen that before and thought it was cute.
love you lots
amy
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