ZuniorVentiyar Posted February 4, 2015 Report Posted February 4, 2015 A true story, happened in 1892 at Stanford University: …most of us only think “If I help them, what would happen to me?” The truly great people think, “If I don’t help them, what will happen to them?” An 18-year-old student was struggling to pay his fees. He was an orphan, and not knowing where to turn for money, he came up with a bright idea. He and a friend decided to host a musical concert on campus to raise money for their education. They reached out to the great pianist Ignacy J. Paderewski. His manager demanded a guaranteed fee of $2000 for the piano recital. A deal was struck and the boys began to work to make the concert a success. The big day arrived. But unfortunately, they had not managed to sell enough tickets. The total collection was only $1600. Disappointed, they went to Paderewski and explained their plight. They gave him the entire $1600, plus a cheque for the balance $400. They promised to honour the cheque at the soonest possible. “No,” said Paderewski. “This is not acceptable.” He tore up the cheque, returned the $1600 and told the two boys: “Here’s the $1600. Please deduct whatever expenses you have incurred. Keep the money you need for your fees. And just give me whatever is left”. The boys were surprised, and thanked him profusely. It was a small act of kindness. But it clearly marked out Paderewski as a great human being. Why should he help two people he did not even know? We all come across situations like these in our lives. And most of us only think “If I help them, what would happen to me?” The truly great people think, “If I don’t help them, what will happen to them?” They don’t do it expecting something in return. They do it because they feel it’s the right thing to do. Paderewski later went on to become the Prime Minister of Poland. He was a great leader, but unfortunately when the World War began, Poland was ravaged. There were more than 1.5 million people starving in his country, and no money to feed them. Paderewski did not know where to turn for help. He reached out to the US Food and Relief Administration for help. The head there was a man called Herbert Hoover — who later went on to become the US President. Hoover agreed to help and quickly shipped tons of foodgrains to feed the starving Polish people. A calamity was averted. Paderewski was relieved. He decided to go across to meet Hoover and personally thank him. When Paderewski began to thank Hoover for his noble gesture, Hoover quickly interjected and said, “You shouldn’t be thanking me Mr. Prime Minister. You may not remember this, but several years ago, you helped two young students go through college. I was one of them.” The world is a wonderful place. What goes around comes around! 1
tom bhayya Posted February 4, 2015 Report Posted February 4, 2015 Stanford lo 1920 varaku no fee ani ekkado vinnattu gurthu, I may be wrong though :( nice thread
ZuniorVentiyar Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Posted February 4, 2015 yes u r wrong mayaaaa .... Stanford lo 1920 varaku no fee ani ekkado vinnattu gurthu, I may be wrong though :( nice thread
ZuniorVentiyar Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Posted February 4, 2015 evariki chathaninatha vallu chesthu velladamee anthy .....
Moon_Walker Posted February 4, 2015 Report Posted February 4, 2015 Great post dude. This is what matters in our day to day living. If people start helping in whatever way they can it will change the very outlook about life. I had this based on my personal experience.
CKRAVI Posted February 4, 2015 Report Posted February 4, 2015 Great post dude. This is what matters in our day to day living. If people start helping in whatever way they can it will change the very outlook about life. I had this based on my personal experience. Please share with us and spread positiveness
aragorn Posted February 4, 2015 Report Posted February 4, 2015 not true I believe as there another story about a glass of milk given by a girl to a kid n when that girl becomes old n sick. she has not money, the doctor pays her bill because that kid is the doctor. these r feel good stories.
alpachinao Posted February 4, 2015 Report Posted February 4, 2015 not true I believe as there another story about a glass of milk given by a girl to a kid n when that girl becomes old n sick. she has not money, the doctor pays her bill because that kid is the doctor. these r feel good stories. Oka Japanese ad vuntundi mayya similar.. Okadu budodiki bread mukka esthadu thinadaniki vadu musalivadu ayi hospital lo padithey doctor operation free ga chesthadu a boododu doctor
Gutka_Mukesh Posted February 4, 2015 Report Posted February 4, 2015 +1 Great post dude. This is what matters in our day to day living. If people start helping in whatever way they can it will change the very outlook about life. I had this based on my personal experience.
Hyderabad_Nawab Posted February 4, 2015 Report Posted February 4, 2015 Oka Japanese ad vuntundi mayya similar.. Okadu budodiki bread mukka esthadu thinadaniki vadu musalivadu ayi hospital lo padithey doctor operation free ga chesthadu a boododu doctor http://youtu.be/2x_Fl3NQVd4 1
aragorn Posted February 4, 2015 Report Posted February 4, 2015 Oka Japanese ad vuntundi mayya similar.. Okadu budodiki bread mukka esthadu thinadaniki vadu musalivadu ayi hospital lo padithey doctor operation free ga chesthadu a boododu doctor yeah vundhi, ekkada oka thread koda padindhi
Hyderabad_Nawab Posted February 4, 2015 Report Posted February 4, 2015 Great post dude. This is what matters in our day to day living. If people start helping in whatever way they can it will change the very outlook about life. I had this based on my personal experience. +1.... GP
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