The North Wind and the Sun had an argument over who was the most powerful. They agreed to settle their disagreement by a contest: who ever could take the coat off a traveler would be declared the winner.

The North Wind tried first. He blew and blew and blew with all his might, but the harder he blew, the closer the traveler wrapped his coat around him. At last the North Wind gave up. Then the Sun had a try.

He shone out in all his warmth. The traveler, feeling the warmth of his rays, began to take off one garment after another. At last, almost overcome by the heat, he took off his clothing and bathed in a stream by the roadside.

Moral: Persuasion is better than force.