One of the best West Wing episodes is when Josh talks to the traumatologist about the shooting that occurred a few weeks prior that was triggering his emotional outbursts. Afterward, Leo is sitting outside waiting for him where he shares this-

Leo McGarry: This guy’s walkin’ down a street when he falls in a hole. The walls are so steep he can’t get out. A doctor passes by and the guy shouts up, “Hey you! Can you help me out?” The doctor writes a prescription, throws it down in the hole, and moves on. Then a priest comes along and the guy shouts up, “Father, I’m down in this hole; can you help me out?” The priest writes out a prayer, throws it down in the hole and moves on. Then a friend walks by. “Hey, Joe, it’s me. Can ya help me out?” And the friend jumps in the hole. Our guy says, “Are ya stupid? Now we’re both down here.” The friend says, “Yeah, but I’ve been down here before and I know the way out.

This is why Leo is one of my favorite characters on the show. He exudes such a pure and honest humanity. Gawd, I love The West Wing.