The Story Teller

The Wind and the Sun*

May 5th, 2010 | Author: kim

One fine day, the SUN and the WIND were arguing about which of them is stronger.

Then, they saw a traveler walking across the road and they decided to have a contest. Whoever makes the traveler take his coat off wins.

Excited about winning, the WIND was the first to do his move with agreement from the SUN. So, the latter hid in the thick clouds while the former blew cold and hard.

But to his amazement, the traveler pulled his coat tighter.

So, the SUN came out for his turn and shone softly and gently at first. Then, it shone hard and warm… then HARDER and HOTTER. The traveler unbuttoned his coat then completely took it off and hung it over his arm..

The wind was speechless while the sun looked at his opponent with a sweet smile on his face. Now, who’s the stronger?

Moral: Sometimes gentleness can win over force

Adapted from LA FONTAINE

Pictures taken from the Internet

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