The true power that can unite the majority comes from love. A wall built with love is the most solid one. To gain the support of others, we must touch their hearts with sincerity, for the power of emotion is immense.
This is a true story that took place in Australia.
There was a young man whose family had raised sheep for generations. Through his hard work, his flock had grown to 100,000 sheep. Although he felt proud, he was also confused; despite his continuous efforts, the flock size remained stagnant at around 100,000, with no further growth.
One day, his grandfather visited the farm. The young man proudly pointed to the sheep covering the hills, showing off his achievement. To his surprise, his grandfather replied nonchalantly, "I was the same." Before the young man could ask for clarification, his grandfather left in silence. He couldn't understand why his beloved grandfather would say such a thing.
As night fell, the scattered sheep gradually quieted down. Under the faint moonlight, he gazed at the endless flock, lost in thought. Recently, every midnight, he had been hearing the mournful cries of the sheep. The next day, at least 50 sheep would be found dead with their bellies torn open, and the number of lost lambs was even higher. He suspected wolves, but their appetite didn't seem large enough to cause such loss.
One day, a zoologist passed by the ranch. After seeking advice from the expert, the young man learned the truth: there is a species of wild dog in Australia, the country's primary carnivore, with an estimated population of one million. It was these animals that prevented his flock from increasing. He suddenly recalled his grandfather's words, "I was the same"—it turned out this problem had existed since his grandfather's time, but no one had been able to solve it back then.
Now that the problem was identified, could it be solved? With his resourceful mind, he began to think imaginatively. He decided to build a protective wall across Australia. This idea was met with fierce opposition from his family, who argued that a wall spanning thousands of kilometers would be incredibly expensive and difficult to maintain. However, he did not back down. Initially, he built a wire fence around his own ranch, and slowly, the fence began to extend outward.
His actions inspired those around him. More and more people joined the movement to build the wall, eventually drawing the attention and funding of the government. A year later, the world's longest protective wall was completed. Stretching from the South Australian gulf eastward through New South Wales and across eastern Queensland to the Pacific coast, the wall stood 1.8 meters high and was constructed with fine mesh, diamond mesh, and barbed wire. Following its completion, the number of sheep in Australia surged. The wall meanders across the continent like a river, passing through dunes, rocky mountains, dense shrublands, and barren plains, protecting more and more flocks.
Many years later, this wall has become a source of pride for Australians and a popular tourist attraction. Visitors kindly refer to it as the "Wall of Love."
The Wall of Love requires collective effort to build. Let us take meaningful action. If your cause is right, more people will respond to you. In this way, a Wall of Love will be built.
