The North Wind and the Sun

The North Wind and the Sun disputed which of them was more powerful. They agreed that whoever first made a passing traveler take off his clothes would be declared the winner.

The North Wind tried first, blowing with all his might. But the sharper his gusts, the more tightly the traveler wrapped his cloak, a loose outer coat, around himself. At last, abandoning all hope of victory, the Wind called on the Sun to see what he could do.

The Sun suddenly shone with all his warmth. As soon as the traveler felt his pleasant rays, he began taking off one garment after another. Finally, overcome by the heat, he undressed completely and bathed in a stream along his path.

Persuasion is better than force.