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There was a famous story with the Sanzer Rav.
He announced that he needs a shidduch for his daughter and he will award ANYONE who even proposes a suggestion regardless whether or not its the right one.
Naturally everyone came forward with their ideas and they were all paid.
One poor man who ddint even have money to make shabbos, decided that he has to propose something but he didnt know anyone.Finally he came up with an idea which he thought was unsuitable. Since he needed the money so badly, he approached the Rav on erev Shabbos. The Rav thought a bit, and then said ‘come back Motzei Shabbos’
The man argued that he needs the money for Shabbos.But as the Rav insisted M shabbos, thats when he returned. HIS idea happened to be the RIGHT ONE.