Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived two best friends named Sam and Jake. They did everything together—played, laughed, and helped each other. Their friendship was well-known throughout the village, and people admired how close they were.
One sunny afternoon, Sam and Jake found a beautiful ball in the village playground. Both were excited and wanted to play with it right away. But as soon as the game started, a disagreement arose.
Sam said, "It's my turn to kick the ball!"
Jake disagreed, "No, it's my turn!"
The small argument quickly escalated. The two friends began to shout at each other, pushing and pulling the ball. They forgot about the fun and started to fight over whose turn it was. Other children in the playground were shocked because Sam and Jake had never fought before.
Just then, an old wise man, who often sat under a tree nearby, saw what was happening. He slowly walked over to the boys, his cane tapping the ground with each step.
"Why are you two fighting?" he asked gently, his kind eyes watching them closely.
Sam and Jake paused and looked down, ashamed. "We’re fighting over whose turn it is to kick the ball," Sam mumbled.
The old man smiled softly. "Tell me something, boys. What’s more important to you—this ball or your friendship?"
Both boys remained silent, thinking about the question.
"Fighting over small things only brings unhappiness," the old man continued. "But if you share and work together, you’ll not only have fun but also protect the precious bond you share."
Sam and Jake looked at each other, realizing how silly their fight had been. They both apologized and handed the ball to one another, agreeing to share their turns.
The old man nodded in approval and said, "Remember, boys, a true friendship is stronger than any disagreement. Don’t let small fights ruin something so valuable."
From that day forward, Sam and Jake never fought over little things again. They learned that playing together and enjoying each other’s company was far more important than winning an argument. Their friendship grew even stronger, and they became a great example for the other kids in the village.
Moral of the Story: Friendship is more important than winning an argument or fighting over small things. Working together and sharing brings true happiness.