The Pencil
Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into the box.
“There are 5
things you need to know,” he told the pencil, “Before I send you out into the
world. Always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best
pencil you can be.”
One: “You
will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held
in someone’s hand.”
Two: “You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time,
but you’ll need itto become a better
pencil.”
pencil.”
Three: “You
will be able to correct any mistakes you might make.”
Four: “The
most important part of you will always be what`s inside.”
And Five:
“On every surface you are used on, you must leave your mark. No matter what the
condition, you must continue to write.”
