The Simple Soul and the Executive

Joan Marques

Chapter 3.4 in Stories to Tell Your Students, 2011, pp 140-142 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract A simple soul was sitting on a bench near a riverbank, enjoying the scenery while savoring the fresh air that was carried by a nice, cool afternoon breeze. He was wearing plain clothes and sandals that had clearly seen better days. Beside him lay a ragged bag in which all his material riches were stored. And yet, he was visibly content while he pulled a small package out of his bag and unwrapped it: it was a sandwich. Just as the simple soul was about to take his first bite, he became aware of a quiet figure sitting at the other end of the bench. He saw what society considered a business executive or “a person of good standing,” dressed in gray business attire, black leather shoes, and with an expensive-looking leather suitcase that was nonchalantly placed within arm reach.

Keywords: Choices; Freedom; Captivity; Courage; Passion (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1057/9780230370432_62

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