Looking to the Future

Looking to the Future The police officer was initially very curt in his manner. However, upon seeing the Eye Donor Card, his tone changed instantly. Without further inspection, he said, “Go ahead, go ahead.” In modern times, eye donation is seen as an act of nobility. TV appeals often use emotional language: “There is only one thing in the world that you can give to someone.” When the police officer saw Mr. Malhotra’s Eye Donor Card, he viewed him as a respectable and caring person. The card became a symbol of Mr. Malhotra’s generosity, softening the police officer’s attitude toward him. In this world, those who give are also recipients. The person who gives to others will receive from others. Even if someone has not yet given in action but only intends to give, they become worthy of receiving. LOOKING TO THE FUTURE Publius Syrus was a Latin writer from the first century BC. Born in the region of Syria during the Roman period, he died in Rome. One of his sayings is translated into English as follows: “A wise man guards the future as if it were the present.” The foolish person focuses on the present, while the wise person looks ahead to the future. The foolish person