The Power of a Single Drop

In a heartfelt presentation, Mexican businessman and philanthropist Carlos Kasuga recounted a story his father told him as a child:

“There once was a beautiful forest where many small animals lived. Suddenly, the forest caught on fire and all the little animals had to leave. One small sparrow stayed behind, however. He went to the river, soaked his wings in the water, flew above the flames and tried to put out the fire by releasing one or two small drops. An elephant saw what was happening and shouted: Little sparrow, don’t be a fool! Run away and save yourself like the rest of us! Don’t you see that you are going to burn?

The little sparrow turned around and said “No! This forest has given me everything: my family, food to eat, my friends, but above all, it has given me happiness. I don’t care if I die. Out of simple loyalty I am going to try to save the forest.