The Choice

Ms. Higgins asked the class, “If you were to choose between fortune & prosperity at one end, and cleverness & intellect on the other, what would be your choice?” John raised his hand and answered, “I would opt for fortune & prosperity.” Mrs. Higgins said, “If I were you, I would choose cleverness and intellect.” John was quick to answer, “Maybe you are right, one chooses what one is deficient in.”