A wealthy secular Jew passes away and leaves his large fortune to his only son. Having not been successful in trying to solicit a donation from the man himself, a local Rosh Yeshiva decides he will see if he can convince his son to donate to the Yeshiva. Using connections, he manages to get a meeting with the son. He arrives at the son's mansion, and is led into the library, where he is waiting for the son. Over the fireplace is a large oil painting of the father.
As the son walks in he sees the Rosh Yeshiva starting intently at the painting. "Hello Rabbi." he says, startling the Rov. "I'm so sorry," says the Rov, "I didn't hear you come in, I was busy being inspired by this painting. This man he looks - so intelligent, so industrious, so eager, it is simply motivational just looking at him. You know, I was originally coming here to ask for a donation, but this painting is so inspiring, I simply want to ask you if I could have it for the library at our Yeshiva, because I know it would inspire countless numbers of our students to strive higher."
"Of course," said the son, " please take it, it's yours, I would be so honored if you hung it in your library!"
"Thank you", replied the Rosh Yeshiva, " that's wondeful, now If only we had someone who could donate a library"