A young man went to apply for a managerial position in a big company. He passed the initial tests and panel interview, and then had to meet the director for the final interview. The director discovered from his CV that the youth's academic achievements were excellent, so he asked, "Did you obtain any scholarships?" The young man answered "no". "Was it your father who paid for you to go to college?" "My father passed away when I was young, it was my mother who paid for my education." he replied. "Where did your mother work?" "She took in washing," replied the young man, blushing at what this important man must think of such menial work. The director asked him to show him his hands. He looked at a pair of hands that were smooth, and strong and perfectly manicured. "Have you ever helped your mother wash the clothes before?" he asked. "Never, my mother always wanted me to study and read more books. Besides, she can wash clothes much better than me. "The director said, "You seem to be an excellent candidate, but I have a request. When you go home today, go and clean your mother's hands, and then come back and see me tomorrow morning. "The young man felt that his chances of landing the job were very high, and went home feeling jubilant. When he got home, he remembered what the director had said and he fetched a bowl of water, some soap and a flannel and asked his mother to let him wash her hands. His mother felt strange at this request. Happy, but with mixed feelings, she offered her hands to her son. He cleaned his mother's hands slowly, and as he did so tears started to roll down his face.