In the cool sunlight, an elderly man sat by the roadside selling newspapers. A middle-aged man bought a newspaper and, while walking away, tossed a coin toward the old man’s hand. The coin fell far away. The elderly man tried to get up, but his back was stiff. The middle-aged man sighed, “Begging at this age?” The old man smiled, “No, son, I’m working. Selling newspapers is my job. The coin you tossed isn’t charity—it’s the wage for my labor.” The middle-aged man, overcome with shame, picked up the coin, placed it in the old man’s hand, and apologized. The elderly man said, “It’s alright, son, but remember to respect everyone’s hard work.”
Moral of the story: Respect is everyone’s right, rich or poor. Learn to honor those who work hard.