What is the most important thing in the world?

“Money,” said the poor man.

 “Status,” said the rich man.

 “Power,” said the politician.

 “Freedom,” said his constituent.

“Home,” said the homeless. 

“Beauty,” said the artist.

“Truth,” said the beautiful.

“Health,” said the cancer patient.

“Hope,” said the sympathetic.

“Happiness,” said the seeker 

“Loss,” said the bereft.

“Loyalty,” said the poser.

“Control,” said the narcissist.

“Kindness,” said the abused.

“Justice,” said the accused.

“Water,” said the biologist.

“God,” said the priest.

“Family,” said the orphan.

“Mommy,” said the baby.

“Love,” said the child. 

“My wife,” said the husband.

“My husband,” said the wife. 

“How you treat other people,” said the stranger.

“This, now,” said the existentialist.

 “Everything,” said the pragmatist.

 “Nothing,” said the nihilist.