The Bitter Sapling Story

This is the The Prince and The Sage short story. Once, there was a wise and generous king, who had an ill-mannered son.

One day, a sage visited the king. The king welcomed him and offered him a hermitage near the palace.

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One day, the king visited the hermitage and said, “My son is ill-mannered. Please change his ways so that he may be a worthy successor to the throne.”

The sage took the prince for a walk in the royal gardens. The sage pointed to a small plant and said, “Taste a leaf of this plant.”

The prince tasted a leaf and spat it out. He said, “It’s bitter! It will grow into a poisonous tree.”

Then he pulled out the plant and threw it away.

The sage said, “The subjects of your kingdom might not want you as the king. A humble person can win the hearts of everyone.”

The prince thanked the sage and changed for the better.

Moral of the Story

Humility and kindness are qualities that make a true leader. True leadership is not just about power and authority but also about compassion and understanding towards others

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