【名著】伊索寓言8

The Wind and the Sun 风和太阳 It is a cold winter morning and the Wind is blowing strongly. Wind: Blow away! Blow away! Ha, ha, ha! Look at those trees! They are shaking. The Wind blows stronger. Wind: Blow away! Blow away! Look at those houses! They are also shaking. I am the strongest in the world. The Wind blows and blows. The weather becomes colder and colder. Wind: I can shake trees and houses. I can even blow them away. I am the strongest in the world. The Sun comes along. Sun: Hello there, Mr. Wind. It is very cold and windy today, isn’t it? Wind: Yes. I did it. Sun: Really？ You must be strong. Wind: Yes. I am the strongest in the world. Sun: You may be strong, but I am stronger. Wind: Ha, ha, ha. You must be joking. Sun: No, I am not. I am the strongest. Wind: Well, then show me. What can you do? Can you blow away a tree? The Wind blows away a tree. Wind: See! Sun: Wow! That’s great! I can’t do that. But I can melt snow. And I can help flowers grow. I can also bring spring. I am the strongest in the world. Wind: That’s nothing. I am the strongest in the world. The Sun and the Wind keep arguing until a Stranger walks by. Wind: I have an idea, Mrs. Sun. Do you see that man? Sun: The one wearing the blue coat? Wind: Yes. Let’s make a bet. Sun: What kind of a bet? Wind: Make him take off his coat. If you win, you are the strongest. If I win, I am the strongest. Sun: That sounds interesting. If I win, stop blowing so hard. Wind: I promise. Sun: You go first. Wind: Are you sure? Sun: Of course. Wind: Okay then. I will go first. The Wind blows as hard as he can. But the harder the Wind blew, the more the man wrapped the coat around him. Wind: What’s the matter? Why isn’t the coat coming off? Stranger: The wind is strong today. I am cold. Brrr.. Wind: I’ll try harder. Stranger: Achoo! It is getting colder. I better hold on to my coat. Wind: Blow away coat! Blow away! Sun: It’s no use. Wind: I’ll try one last time. Sun: This is your last chance. Wind: Okay. I will blow harder. The Wind blows as hard as he can, but the Stranger’s coat doesn’t blow away. Sun: You are very strong, Mr. Wind. But sometimes strength is no use. It’s my turn now. I’ll try. Wind: Go ahead. It won’t be easy. The Wind is a little worried. Wind: (murmur) What if she wins? No, that can’t be. The Sun shines gently on the Stranger. Stranger: What happened to the wind? The sun is out now. It is getting warm. Gee, what a strange day! The Stranger looks up at the Sun and fans himself. Stranger: It’s getting warmer. I can’t stand it! The Stranger starts loosening his coat button. Wind: I don’t understand. You didn’t do anything. Sun: Strength is not everything. Just watch. The Stranger loosens all of his coat buttons. The Sun keeps shinning on him. Stranger: I am still hot. It’s like spring. I must take off my coat. Wind: He is taking off his coat! I don’t believe it. You didn’t do anything. Sun: Yes, I did. I gave him sunshine. I made him warm. I said strength is not everything. Wind: You were right. Strength is not everything. You win. You are the strongest in the world. Sun: Thank you. I can’t blow away trees. But I can make people warm and happy. So they all love me. Wind: From now on, I will blow gently. Sun: And I will shine gently. Spring will come soon. The Sun shone and the Wind blew gently. Spring was around the corner. MORAL Strength isn’t everything.