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<<previous Walt's Life Rhyme #212 next>> ''Commandment''while others might be saved or take freedom for granted still while others are enslaved Thou shalt not forsake others who through sickness are in need or overlook the famine and the many we could feed Thou shalt not through indifference miss the chance to simply pause and choose to lend a helping hand no matter what the cause COMMENTARY: Yesterday, I came across the story of Elie Wiesel, a World War II concentration camp survivor who has dedicated his life to helping others. In the article Elie was asked about people's indifference and arrogance. He replied that he meets so many sensitive people from all walks of life that he couldn't generalize. In fact, he added: 'A doctor in New York read a quote of mine that sparked her involvement. "Somebody had asked me, "[Mr Wiesel], What is the most important commandment in the Bible?" and I said, "Thou shalt not stand idly by." So she packed up her office and went to Macedonia.." ' <<previous Walt's Life Rhyme #212 next>>  Walt's Life Rhyme #212 (Commandment) © Walt F.J. Goodridge Originally published: 10-19-2001 ''I share what I know, so that others may grow!'' LifeRhymes.com Talk about Life Rhyme #212Search for more life rhymesFind a motivating, inspiring life rhyme for just about any topic:(eg, "quit" "purpose" "race") Send to a friendSEND LIFE RHYME #212 to someone you love! |