How Much Is Enough?

The rich industrialist from the North was horrified to find the southern fisherman lying lazily beside his boat, smoking a pipe.
“Why aren’t you out fishing?” said the industrialist.
“Because I have caught enough fish for the day,” said the fisherman.
“Why don’t you catch some more?”
“What would I do with them?”
“You could earn more money,” was the industrialist’s reply. “With that you could have a motor fixed to your boat and go into deeper waters and catch more fish. Then you would make enough to buy nylon nets. These would bring you more fish and more money. Soon you would have enough money to own two boats… maybe even a fleet of boats. Then you would be a rich man like me.”
“What would I do then?” asked the fisherman.
“Then you could really enjoy life.”
“What do you think I’m doing right now?” ~ ANTHONY DE MELLO

“Say little, and love much; give all; judge no man; aspire to all that is pure and good.” ~ White Eagle

 

Top Ten Worst Lines From Obituaries.

I found this on the Genealogue :

10. “Harold died after a long, hard-fought battle with self-loathing.”

9. “Barbara Harris went to meet her Lord and Savior this morning, assuming that her last-minute prayers worked.”

8. “Our mother was born in Georgia, which Wikipedia tells us is either in Asia or near Florida.”

7. “He was a confirmed bachelor, but totally not gay.”

6. “She is survived by her husband Richard, who is now looking for companionship and casual sex. Please, no fatties.”

5. “Daniel Connors, 23, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday afternoon. (Surprisingly, it wasn’t suicide.)”

4. “Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10:30, at which time the homes of the people listed above will be unoccupied and vulnerable to burglary.”

3. “Frank enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, but couldn’t stand his great-great-grandchildren.”

2. “In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the obituaries editor of this newspaper. In cash.”

1. “She was a loving mother, a devoted wife, and an unrepentant murderer.”