The Wind and the Sun were arguing about which of them was stronger. Then they saw a traveler walking down the road.

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The Wind and the Sun
The wind and the sun compete to make a traveler take off his cloak.
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The Wind and Sun argue
“Let’s see who can make that traveler take off his cloak,” said the Sun. “The one who does it is stronger. You go first.”
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