Post date: May 19, 2009 5:46:10 AM
In the beginning, the Pencil Maker spoke to the pencil saying, "There are five things you need to know before I send you out into the world.
Always remember them and you will become the best pencil you can be."
First: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in Someone's hand.
Second: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, but this is required if you are to become a better pencil.
Third: You have the ability to correct any mistakes you might make.
Fourth: The most important part of you will always be what's inside.
Fifth: No matter what the condition, you must continue to write. You must always leave a clear, legible mark no matter how difficult the situation.
The pencil understood, promising to remember, and went into the box fully understanding its Maker's purpose.