NASA was interviewing professionals to be sent to Mars. Only one could go and couldn’t return to Earth. The first applicant, an engineer, was asked how much he wanted to be paid for going. “A million dollars,” he answered, “because I want to donate it to M.I.T.” The next applicant, a doctor, was asked the [...]

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A local United Way office realized that the organization had never received a donation from the town’s most successful lawyer. The person in charge of contributions called him to persuade him to contribute. “Our research shows that out of a yearly income of at least $500,000, you give not a penny to charity. Wouldn’t you [...]

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While two families were waiting in line to see the Washington Monument, their two five-year-old boys were getting acquainted. “My name is Joshua. What’s yours?” asked the first boy. “Adam,” replied the second. “My daddy is a doctor. What does your daddy do for a living?” asked Joshua. Adam proudly replied, “My daddy is a [...]

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