The Wind and the Sun

The Wind and the Sun were engaged in a dispute over which of them was stronger. As they argued, they noticed a traveler approaching along the road. The Sun proposed a way to settle their argument: "Let us see who can make that traveler remove his cloak. Whoever succeeds will be deemed the stronger. You may go first."

With that, the Sun hid behind a cloud while the Wind took his turn. The Wind began to blow as fiercely as he could at the traveler. However, the harder the Wind blew, the tighter the traveler wrapped his cloak around himself. Eventually, the Wind, exhausted and frustrated, had to concede defeat.

Then, the Sun emerged from behind the clouds, shining brightly in all his glory. The warmth of the Sun soon made it unbearable for the traveler to continue wearing his cloak. He quickly removed it, feeling the gentle warmth on his skin.

This tale illustrates that kindness can achieve more than harshness.