Today's quote is an excerpt from Ben Stein's essay Mr. Lonely (see link below to read entire article). Ben Stein is known for his role as the teacher in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”, host of the Comedy Central's quiz show “Win Ben Stein’s Money” and as the writer of "Ben Stein's Money." Enjoy!
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"Our lives are measured by what we do for others, not by how much money we make. Spending time with lonely people, military families, widows, widowers, this is a pretty easy way to make a huge difference in a suffering human life. So when you think of your uncle who just lost his aunt, when you think of the woman down the street whose husband was just called up by the Guard and sent to Iraq, don't just think about them: ask them out to dinner. Invite them to a barbecue. Just call them up to gossip.
People are always asking me for stock tips because they think I know something about the market. Usually, I don't. But I do know this. Sharing company with a lonely man or woman or child is about as good an investment in your own net worth as a human being as you can make. Do it"
Ben Stein
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Link to the article ...
http://www.spectator.org/dsp_article.asp?art_id=8441
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A Recycled Quote of the Week Classic...
"Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom."
Marcel Proust
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Wishing you a most beautful day, wherever this may find you!
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