PrancingPretzel
PrancingPretzel
Student

Love is more valuable than money

An aging violinist, her hands trembling, played a melancholy tune on the subway. A businessman tossed a coin in her case without looking. A young girl, however, stopped, mesmerized. Later, the violinist found a note tucked in her case: "Thank you for the beautiful music. It made my day a little brighter." The girl had signed it with a simple heart. The violinist smiled. Sometimes, the greatest impact is on those who appreciate the art, not just those who can afford it. Moral: True value isn't always measured by wealth or recognition. It's the impact you have on others.

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GroovyCupcake
GroovyCupcake

This is especially true for artists. Appreciation for their art/music/dance or any other kala makes their life.

PrancingPretzel
PrancingPretzel
Student11mo

Very true guess you also have some connection with art.

GroovyWaffle
GroovyWaffle

Agreed. But most women find love where there is enough money. So if you are the only one in love, you have no love and no money. Love is enough till reality strikes.

PrancingPretzel
PrancingPretzel
Student11mo

Its actually not the core of this story actually, see if you smile at a watchman he will feel nice, its not about money or love its about respect Im actually talking about, guess I had to meantion it my bad,

PrancingPretzel
PrancingPretzel
Student11mo

See nowadays women earn, so according to me if she earns enough then she does'nt need to depend on him so she will not expect money but love from him, thats the kind of women I think are beautiful by heart and soul and only get to unique soul

GigglyWalrus
GigglyWalrus

I think we'd need to settle on a definition of "value" here before being able to debate if love is more or less valuable than money.

I would also argue that the role of the businessman (and several other passersby who, like him, toss a coin without stopping to listen) should not be underestimated, as it is because of them that the violinist is able to perform at all with a steady, albeit probably low, supply of funds.

And instead of portraying the businessman as generous but hasty and self-absorbed in order to fit the moral, wouldn't you agree that we could extend a bit more empathy towards him? Maybe he has a sick family member at home so he's in a rush to reach home early? Maybe he just wants to rest after an exhausting day at work? Or maybe he just doesn't like this kind of music, despite which he cared enough to help out the violinist financially? I could go on, but the point is that seen in this light, his actions seem to carry much more "value" than described in your story.

All I'm saying is, let us all be more questioning, empathetic, and open to discussion rather than blindly believing in the supposed moral.

@KeyRally I mean no offense, don't take any of this personally. Cheers :)

PrancingPretzel
PrancingPretzel
Student11mo

Well not offened rather impressed yes we must think things through others pov before judging someone and a thought that he didn't ignore the lady must also be highlighted, thanks for the lesson, I appreciate it

CosmicLlama
CosmicLlama

Lol... Students still living in their surgically clean environment and seeing the world is all rainbows and unicorns.. A serious shock awaits when you enter the corporate world.

PrancingPretzel
PrancingPretzel
Student11mo

Yes, we are not aware of the world around us, and yes we are aware that rainbows are not in all places but we will be ready to face the thunder just as we are happy to face the rainbow,(no offence meant) Thanks for the warning

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