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“Calm down?! What if your son was in this room right now; would you calm down?

If your own son dies while waiting for the doctor then what will you do??” said the

father angrily. The doctor smiled again and replied, “We will do our best by God’s
grace and you should also pray for your son’s recovery.”

“Giving advice when we’re not the ones concerned is so easy,” murmured the father.

The surgery took some hours after which the doctor came out happy, “Thank

goodness! Your son is saved!” And without waiting for the father’s reply he carried
on his way running by saying, “If you have any questions, ask the nurse.”

“Why is he so arrogant? He couldn’t wait some minutes so that I ask about my son’s

state?” said the father to the nurse. The nurse answered, tears rolling down her face,

“His son died yesterday in a road accident. He was at the burial when we called him
for your son’s surgery. And now that he saved your son’s life, he left running to finish

his son’s burial.” Upon hearing this, the father was left speechless.

Never judge anyone because you never know how their life is and what they’re going

through. Everyone has untold stories of pain and sadness that make them love and

live a little differently than you do. So stop judging, instead try to understand.

Before I
Before I assumeassume something, I will learn the something, I will learn the
facts. Before I judge, I will understand ‘why’. ’.
facts. Before I judge, I will understand ‘why
Before I hurt someone, I will try to feel their
Before I hurt someone, I will try to feel their
pain. Before I speak, I will think.
pain. Before I speak, I will think.

1. Renunciation : The rejection of something

2. Pacing : Walking back and forth in anxiety

3. Murmured : Spoke in a low, hushed voice

4. Arrogant : Showing a rude attitude

5. Assume : Believe without proof

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