A man sought medical aid because he was crippled and could hardly walk. The
foot doctor suggested surgery. After the operation, nothing changed. The
man then consulted a bone surgeon, who suggested surgery on his legs. After
this second operation, nothing changed. The man went to a chiropractor for
six months, and no change was effected, although he was told his spine was
out of line. Finally the man consulted a psychiatrist at great expense, and
the doctor told him he was totally suicidal and would die within months.
Despondent, the man went out and spent a great deal of money on a new
wardrobe. At the shoe store, he ordered the finest, a size 10. The
salesperson said he needed size 11, but the man insisted on a size 10.
"Look here," said the salesperson, "if you were a size 10 you are going to
get crippled and wish you were dead."
