""Why are you throwing starfish into the water?"

"The tide is going out, the sun is rising, and the starfish that are left on the beach will surely die," said the young man, continuing on his task.

"But that's such a waste of time and energy! There are so many starfish, and there are miles and miles of beach. What difference does it make?"

The young man thought for a moment. He reached down to pick up a starfish and said, "It makes a difference ... to this one."

" --Author Unknown