(Look to the Origin) Mahmoud was an ambitious young man who decided to start a big business venture with a guy named Karim. Karim was very stylish, spoke in sweet words, wore brand-name clothes, and won Mahmoud over from the very first sit-down, telling him: 'My dear Mahmoud, we are brothers, and the world isn't worth it!' Mahmoud was dazzled by him and made him an official partner in everything. Without writing solid contracts or double-checking behind him, he trusted him blindly. A few months later, at a time when the business needed cash and liquidity for a major deal, Mahmoud was shocked to find the accounts at zero. Karim had vanished and disappeared at the crucial moment, leaving him with the debts and troubles all by himself! Mahmoud sat down, sad and shocked, when one of the neighborhood's wise old elders came along, patted him on the shoulder, and said wisely: — 'Why are you upset, my son? As the saying goes: 'Look to the origin.' Karim's appearance was deceiving, but his true nature showed the moment hardship struck. A genuine, solid guy is the one whose metal shines through in times of distress, not in pomp and show.' Mahmoud learned his lesson, gathered his belongings, and started getting back on his feet. He realized people show their true colors when things get tough, and from that day on, he only trusted true principles and genuine character!