Once upon a time, some travelers came upon three people working with stone. Intrigued by what they saw, the travelers watched the first worker for a few minutes and then asked, “What are you doing with these stones?” The worker quickly responded, “I am an excellent stonecutter and I have been hired to do a job.”

Still curious, the travelers observed a second worker for a while before asking, “What are you doing with these stones?”

The worker stopped his work, looked up at the travelers, and said, “Being a stonecutter is how I provide for my family.”

The travelers decided to ask the third person the same question: “What are you doing with these stones?” Putting aside tools, this worker stood up. Reaching a hand toward the sky, the worker declared, “I am a stonecutter and I am building a cathedral.”