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"Larry W. Bass" <lwbthemarine@bigplanet.com> on 02/06/2001 10:28:40 AM
To: KATHY BASS <daphneco64@bigplanet.com>, kb <daphneco64@yahoo.com>, jason 
<jason.bass2@compaq.com>, eric preston bass <Eric.Bass@enron.com>
cc:  
Subject: Fw: Closed book quiz



----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Rains" <jmrtexas@swbell.net>
To: <jmrtexas@swbell.net>
Sent: Monday, February 05, 2001 8:42 PM
Subject: Closed book quiz


>
>
> Take a moment to read this and you will understand why I am sending it to
> you, with love,
>
> jack
>
> This isn't like other quizes....don't bother getting a
> pen and paper...just read
>
>
>
> Stolen from elsewhere, but the sentiment is true.
>
> 1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
>
> 2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
>
> 3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America
> contest.
>
> 4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer
> prize.
>
> 5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for
> Best Actor and
> Actress.
>
> 6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series
> Winners.
>
>
> How did you do?
>
> The point is, none of us remembers the headliners of
> yesterday. These
> are
> no second-rate achievers. They're the best in their
> fields.  But the
> applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are
> forgotten. Accolades
> and
> certificates are buried with their owners.
>
> Now here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
>
> 1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through
> school.
>
> 2. Name three friends who have helped you through a
> difficult time.
>
> 3. Name five people who have taught you something
> worthwhile.
>
>
> 4. Think of a few people who have made you feel
> appreciated and
> special.
>
> 5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
>
> 6. Name a half dozen heroes whose stories have
> inspired you.
>
> Easier?
>
> The lesson?
>
> The people who make a difference in your life aren't
> the ones with the
> most credentials, the most money, or the most awards.
> They're the ones
> who
> care.
>
> When you have a chance, pass this on to people who've
> made a
> difference in your life.
>
>
>
> I did.
>
>
> Thank you,
>
> jack
>