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Susan: Hi, Bob. May I ask you a question? Bob: Yes, please. Susan: Who's your personal hero? Bob: Who's my personal hero? Interesting. Why do you ask? Susan: I came across a webpage this morning. It's about a survey of personal heroes. Do you want to know the result? Bob: Yes, what's the result? Susan: Family members are listed about a third of the time. Most importantly, one-fourth of the people surveyed regard their mother as their hero. Mothers are mentioned more than any other person. Does that surprise you? Bob: Well, not really. When you think about it, many highly accomplished individuals often attribute their success to their mothers. For example, George Washington said that "All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her." Susan: But why do you think mothers are so often considered as personal heroes? Bob: Well, I think there are two kinds of heroes: famous heroes and personal heroes. For famous heroes, we usually consider some famous or important people who are brave and selfless. Susan: Then what kind of people can be personal heroes? Bob: A personal hero can be someone we know, someone who inspires us and we admire. Mothers are the most generous people in the world. They can sacrifice everything, including their own wishes, their time and love, to make things better for us. Susan: That's true. Actually most mothers possess heroic qualities: courage, bravery and selflessness. Maybe that's why we often say "Mothers are great."
M: Nancy, if you had a chance to make three wishes, what would they be? W: Hmm… I want a high-paying job, a handsome husband, and a big house… with a swimming pool! M: Wow, Nancy! Those are your three wishes? W: Of course! If I have those three things, I’ll be happy! M: Now, Nancy. Let me tell you my story, and you may see things differently afterward. W: See things differently? What do you mean, Uncle Charlie? M: Here is what I once experienced in life. When I married 32 years ago, we had a happy marriage, a beautiful house, two expensive cars, and $200,000 in the bank! W: See, just like now! M: But that is not the whole story. Within six years of our marriage, we had three beautiful children, but we lost our jobs, our house, and all our money, and then I got really sick for nine years. W: Oh, Uncle Charlie. That must have been rough! M: Yes, it was. But we didn’t lose anything truly valuable, because we always said, “Wherever the five of us are together, that’s home!” And, little by little, things did improve, and I finally got well. So, I would suggest you make three different wishes. W: What would those be? I am eager to hear. M: Well… I suggest these three wishes: patience, courage, and love! W: Patience, courage, and love? M: Yes! These are what make life full, strong, and happy! If you have patience and courage, you won’t give up your goals easily, and you can overcome any difficulties. Hence, you will get what you really want in life. W: This is good. What about love? M: If you have true love, you and your husband will be beautiful to each other no matter how old you become. W: I am starting to get what you mean. I will remember. Patience, courage, and love! Thanks, Uncle Charlie!