An Unnecessary Fence | 一道多余的栅栏

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A man stopped at a place where a subscription was being raised to build a fence around the cemetery. Many people had already donated.

The man thought it unnecessary. He said, "I have two reasons. First, no one in the cemetery can get out. Second, no one outside wants to get in."

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