The North Wind and the Sun

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The North Wind and the Sun
        THE NORTH WIND and the Sun disputed as to which was the most
        powerful, and agreed that he should be declared the victor who
        could first strip a wayfaring man of his clothes.  The North Wind
        first tried his power and blew with all his might, but the keener
        his blasts, the closer the Traveler wrapped his cloak around him,
        until at last, resigning all hope of victory, the Wind called
        upon the Sun to see what he could do.  The Sun suddenly shone out
        with all his warmth.  The Traveler no sooner felt his genial rays
        than he took off one garment after another, and at last, fairly
        overcome with heat, undressed and bathed in a stream that lay in
        his path.
       
        Persuasion is better than Force.