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Pride and Poverty
Update:2006-6-9 16:10:08
A young man, who appeared to enjoy robust health, was
begging in the streets of Madrid. He applied to a gentleman, who, on looking at
him, could not help saying to him, "Are you not ashamed, strong and healthy as
you are, to beg instead of working."
"Sir,"replied the beggar, with
Castilian pride, "I asked you for money, not for advice.
Editor:Melissa From:oh100
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