优秀散文赏析：Unconditional Love
The following story took place long ago in Israel. One day when governmentofficials were rebuilding a barn, they found a mouse hole in a corner and used
smoke to force the mice inside the hole to come out. A while later they indeed
saw mice running out, one after another.
Then, everyone thought that all the mice had escaped. But just as they just
about to start to clean up, they saw two mice squeezing out at the exit of the
hole. After some endeavor, the mice finally got out. The strange thing was that
after they came out of the hole, they did not run away immediately. Instead, one
chased after the other near the exit of the hole. It seemed that one was trying
to bite the tail of the other.
Everyone was puzzled, so they stepped closer to take a look. They realized
that one of the mice was blind and could not see anything, and the other one was
trying to allow the blind mouse to bite on his tail so he could pull the blind
one with him to escape.
After witnessing what happened, everyone was speechless and lost in
thought. During meal time, the group of people sat down in a circle and started
to chat about what happened to the two mice.
One serious Rome official said: “I think the relationship between those two
mice was that of emperor and minister.” The others thought for a while and said:
“That was why!” Thus the Rome official showed his arrogance superciliously.
A smart Israeli said: “I think the relationship between those two mice was
husband and wife.” Again the others thought for a while, and all felt it made
sense; so they expressed assent. Therefore, the Israeli’s countenance showed
self-satisfaction.
A Chinese, who was accustomed to the firm tradition of loyalty to parents,
said: “I think the relationship between those two mice was that of mother and
son.” Once again the others thought for a while, and felt this was more
reasonable. So they expressed assent yet another time. Therefore, the face of
the Chinese conveyed professional humility.
At that moment, one pure-minded Samaritan who was squatted on the ground
resting his chin in his palms, bewilderedly looked at other people, and asked:
“Why did those two mice have to have a certain relationship?”
Suddenly, the atmosphere froze. Stupefied, the group looked back at the
Samaritan and remained speechless. The Rome official, the Israeli and the
Chinese who had spoken earlier all lowered their heads in shame, and did not
dare to respond.
In fact, the true love is not established on benefit, friendship and
loyalty or blood relationship. Instead, it is based on no relationship.
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