The North Wind and The Sun

Once upon a time, the North Wind and the Sun were having an argument.

"I'm the strongest," said the North Wind, puffing out his chest.

"Oh, really?" said the Sun with a warm smile. "I think I might be stronger than you."

Just then, they saw a traveler walking along the road. He was wearing a thick cloak, pulling it tightly around himself.

The North Wind had an idea. "Let's have a contest! Whoever can make that traveler take off his cloak will be the strongest."

The Sun agreed, and the challenge began.

The North Wind went first. He took a deep breath and blew as hard as he could. The wind roared and howled, rushing around the traveler, trying to tear the cloak away. But the stronger the North Wind blew, the tighter the traveler held onto his cloak. He wrapped it around himself to keep warm.

The North Wind huffed and puffed, but no matter how hard he tried, the traveler refused to let go. At last, the North Wind gave up, out of breath and frustrated.

"Now it's my turn," said the Sun.

The Sun smiled and began to shine. His golden rays touched the traveler, warming his face and shoulders. The traveler loosened his hold on the cloak. As the Sun shone brighter, the traveler wiped his forehead, feeling hot. Finally, he took off the cloak and carried it over his arm.

The North Wind sighed. “You win,” he admitted.

The Sun smiled. “Sometimes, kindness and warmth are stronger than force."