Wednesday, December 4, 2013

The Truth

Student’s Name: Hammam antar ID#: 201407052 It’s said, “The truth is rarely pure and never simple.” Last year, on a cold windy day, when I was roaming in a huge, impressive market, I stopped by a popcorn seller, and I asked him for a five-dollar-popcorn cup. He said that he’d have happily given me, but due to the cold weather I might not enjoy them. I asked him whyhe was telling me that! His aim had to be to sell them. He said boldly, “Sir, in my previous life, I was a thief. Now in this life, and in order to reach the inner salvation, I want to be absolutely truthful. Howsoever tough it may be, I will be ready to face all types of hardship to redeem my previous sins.” I told him that I have found in him a true teacher, and his words are appreciated. Thus, I purchased his popcorn because in them, I found the warmth of truthfulness. He wept and I tried to console the seller by telling him that no one is impeccable, and we all did sins. Ever since and until his death we kept meeting daily without fails. This has been the most rewarding experience in my entire life, and it has taught me that no matter what the consequences are,a person should always tell the truth,and refrain from cheating so that he can make the real profit.

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