The following story took place long ago in Israel. One day when government officials were rebuilding a barn, they found a mouse hole in a corner and used smoke to force the mice inside the hole to come out. A while later they indeed saw mice running out, one after another.
Then, everyone thought that all the mice had escaped. But just as they just
Everyone was puzzled, so they stepped closer to take a look. They realized that one of the mice was blind and could not see anything, and the other one was trying to allow the blind mouse to bite on his tail so he could pull the blind one with him to escape.
After witnessing what happened, everyone was speechless and lost in thought. During meal time, the group of people sat down in a circle and started to chat
One serious Rome official said: “I think the relationship between those two mice was that of emperor and minister.” The others thought for a while and said: “That was why!” Thus the Rome official showed his arrogance superciliously.
A smart Israeli said: “I think the relationship between those two mice was husband and wife.” Again the others thought for a while, and all felt it made sense; so they expressed assent. Therefore, the Israeli’s countenance showed self-satisfaction.
A Chinese, who was accustomed to the firm tradition of loyalty to parents, said: “I think the relationship between those two mice was that of mother and son.” Once again the others thought for a while, and felt this was more reasonable. So they expressed assent yet another time. Therefore, the face of the Chinese conveyed professional humility.
At that moment, one pure-minded Samaritan who was squatted on the ground resting his chin in his palms, bewilderedly looked at other people, and asked: “Why did those two mice have to have a certain relationship?”
Suddenly, the atmosphere froze. Stupefied, the group looked back at the Samaritan and remained speechless. The Rome official, the Israeli and the Chinese who had spoken earlier all lowered their heads in shame, and did not dare to respond.
In fact, the true love is not established on benefit, friendship and loyalty or blood relationship. Instead, it is based on no relationship.
相关单词：endeavor
endeavor解释：vt.／n.努力，尽力，尝试
endeavor例句：
Thereupon,we knew,our endeavor was valuable.于是，我们知道，我们的努力是有价值的。
We endeavor to make our customers satisfied.我们力图使顾客都满意。
相关单词：arrogance
arrogance解释：n.傲慢，自大
arrogance例句：
His arrogance comes out in every speech he makes.他每次讲话都表现得骄傲自大。
Arrogance arrested his progress.骄傲阻碍了他的进步。
相关单词：superciliously
superciliously解释：adv.高傲地；傲慢地
superciliously例句：
Madame Defarge looked superciliously at the client, and nodded in confirmation. 德伐日太太轻蔑地望了望客人，点头同意。 来自英汉文学 - 双城记
相关单词：assent
assent解释：v.批准，认可；n.批准，认可
assent例句：
I cannot assent to what you ask.我不能应允你的要求。
The new bill passed by Parliament has received Royal Assent.议会所通过的新方案已获国王批准。
相关单词：countenance
countenance解释：n.脸色，面容；面部表情；vt.支持，赞同
countenance例句：
At the sight of this photograph he changed his countenance.他一看见这张照片脸色就变了。
I made a fierce countenance as if I would eat him alive.我脸色恶狠狠地，仿佛要把他活生生地吞下去。
相关单词：loyalty
loyalty解释：n.忠诚，忠心
loyalty例句：
She told him the truth from a sense of loyalty.她告诉他真相是出于忠诚。
His loyalty to his friends was never in doubt.他对朋友的一片忠心从来没受到怀疑。
相关单词：humility
humility解释：n.谦逊，谦恭
humility例句：
Humility often gains more than pride.谦逊往往比骄傲收益更多。
His voice was still soft and filled with specious humility.他的声音还是那么温和，甚至有点谦卑。
相关单词：squatted
squatted解释：v.像动物一样蹲下( squat的过去式和过去分词 )；非法擅自占用（土地或房屋）；为获得其所有权；而占用某片公共用地。
squatted例句：
He squatted down beside the footprints and examined them closely. 他蹲在脚印旁仔细地观察。 来自《简明英汉词典》
He squatted in the grass discussing with someone. 他蹲在草地上与一个人谈话。 来自《简明英汉词典》
相关单词：bewilderedly
bewilderedly解释：bewildered（困惑的）的变形
bewilderedly例句：
Major Major floundered bewilderedly from one embarrassing catastrophe to another. 梅杰少校当上中队长后稀里糊涂地碰上了一件又一件尴尬倒楣的事。
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