Parable of the pencil
"There are five things you need to know," he told the pencil, "before I send you into the world. Always remember them, 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 it to become a better 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.
Five: On every surface you are used on, you must leave a mark. No matter what the condition, you must continue to write."
Now, replacing "pencil" with "you" always remember the five maxims listed above.
