美国著名作家马克·吐温有一次在教堂里听牧师演讲。最初他觉得牧师讲得很感人,准备捐款。过了十分钟,牧师还没有讲完,他有些不耐烦了,决定只捐一些零钱。又过了十分钟,他看到牧师仍然在滔滔不绝地讲个不休,十分厌烦,最后决定一分钱也不捐。到牧师终于结束了冗长的演讲开始募捐时,马克·吐温由于气愤,不仅未捐一分钱,还在众目睽睽之下从盘子里拿走了两元。 The famous American writer Mark Twain once listened to the priest’s speech in the church. At first he thought the priest spoke very touching, ready to donate. Ten minutes later, the priest had not finished his speech. He was somewhat impatient and decided to donate only some change. Ten minutes later, he saw that the priest was still talking endlessly, very tired, and finally decided not to donate a penny. When the Rev. finally ended his lengthy speeches and began fundraising, Mark Twain, out of anger, not only donated a penny but also took away two dollars from his plate under the watchful eyes.