The North Wind and the Sun

The North Wind argued with the Sun
To see who was most strong
As they continued bickering
A cloaked traveller passed along

They decided that the stronger one
Be Whomever can remove
The cloak right off the traveller's back
So the North Wind set to prove

A chilly howling blast was sent
That whipped the cloak about
But he wrapped it even closer to him
North Wind failed without a doubt

The Sun shone out with all its warmth
The rays made all less colder
The traveller loosened his cloak
And hanged it from his shoulder

As the rays got warmer and warmer
The traveller removed his hat
Until at last he pulled off his cloak
And in the shade he sat

'Persuasion is better than force'

Now I definitely agree with this one since I have had more success with persuading someone than using force. However others will beg to differ with me as force will also do the job but in terms of energy used, you use less energy trying to persuade someone than with force. With the same outcome, persuading is definitely more efficient. But I have to mention, you also have to know what you're doing.

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