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What does the story of Stanford University tell us?
A ragged couple went to Boston by train. At their destination, they went straight to Harvard University.

"Sorry, we don't have an appointment. But we want to see the headmaster. " The husband in a shabby hand-woven suit whispered to the secretary.

The secretary frowned slightly. "Oh, headmaster, he is very busy all day."

"Never mind, we can wait for him." The wife in faded plaid cotton said with a smile.

A few hours passed and the secretary ignored them again. The minister didn't understand what the rural couple had to do with Harvard University. She hoped that they would be discouraged and leave voluntarily, but they didn't want to leave at all. Despite their reluctance, the secretary decided to trouble the headmaster.

"Maybe they just need to see you for a few minutes." The secretary said to the headmaster.

The headmaster is really busy. He may not spend too much time with people who seem unimportant. Busy as he was, the headmaster nodded in agreement to meet his guests.

The lady told the headmaster, "Our son has been at Harvard University for a year. He loves Harvard University and he is very happy here. "

"Madam, thank you for your son's love of Harvard University. You know, all Harvard students will love Harvard University. " The principal said.

"But a year ago, he died unexpectedly."

"Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. What a pity, madam. "

"My husband and I want to build a monument for him somewhere in the school."

"I'm very sorry, madam!" The headmaster was moved by this idea, but he said, "You know, we can't erect a monument for everyone who died after entering Harvard University. If you do this, won't Harvard University become a graveyard? "

"Oh, I'm sorry. Sir! " The lady quickly explained, "We don't want to erect a statue. We just want to say that we are willing to build a building for Harvard University. "

The headmaster's eyes rested on the couple's rough clothes and exclaimed, "A building! Do you know how much it actually costs to build a building? The natural plants of Harvard University alone are worth more than $7.5 million. "

The headmaster felt sorry for the couple who had come from afar. They are so naive. The lady was silent and the headmaster was relieved. He can finally say goodbye to the couple.

The lady turned to her husband and said quietly, "honey, can't you open another university at this expense?" Why don't we build a school of our own? "

Facing the puzzled face of the headmaster, the husband nodded calmly.

The couple left. They went to California. There, they established a university named after themselves-Stanford University.

People who respect others will always respect others. No matter what occasion, don't judge a person by his appearance, let alone judge a person by his appearance. You should know what seeds you sow and what fruits you will reap.