In a peaceful village lived a young boy named Arjun. He was a bright boy, but sometimes, when he was frustrated, he would say unkind things to his friends. One afternoon at school, his friend Rohan was showing everyone a beautiful painting he had made. Arjun, feeling a bit grumpy that day, looked at it and blurted out, 'That looks terrible! You should never try to paint!'
Rohan’s face fell, and his eyes filled with tears. He quietly folded his drawing and sat alone. That evening, Arjun’s mother, Meera, noticed his heavy heart. She sat him down and said, 'Arjun, true character isn't just about doing good things; it's about the words we choose. Even if we say something mean by mistake or in anger, those words stay in someone's heart like a scar. A person of good conduct ensures their tongue never hurts others, even in a moment of weakness.'
Arjun realized how much his words had hurt Rohan. The next morning, he went to Rohan, apologized sincerely, and told him how much he actually admired his creativity. Rohan smiled, and the two became closer than ever. From that day on, Arjun learned to think before he spoke.
