"No person was ever honoured for what he received. Honour has been the reward for what he gave." - Calvin Coolidge
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An old lady, grey haired, crouching and bent over with age, clutching a
walking stick was tried to cross the street. Standing close the part
that had the "Zebra crossing" sign on it. Naturally, whenever someone
steps on the sign a motorist is supposed to stop and allow that person
person cross. She tried repeatedly, but instead of stopping, motorists
sped on. Finally, one motorist stopped to allow her through. Midway
across the road, she stops, and start dancing. Doing back flips and moon
walking in front of the vehicle. Alas! She wasn't an old lady after
all. She'd been made-up. An organization went into town to reward those
who obeyed road signs. Every driver that stopped was given a medal and a
sticker of honour.
Have you ever heard the statement,
"Teachers will have their reward in heaven?" I'm sure most people have,
but my question is "Why can't they be rewarded now?" I have come to
notice a reward system - that I feel is strongly flawed. It doesn't