Pencil Maker to the Pencil

The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into the box. "There are 6 things you need to know," he told the pencil, "Before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best pencil you can be.

"One: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in Someone's hand.

"Two: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, but you'll need it to become a better pencil.

"Three: You will be able to correct any mistakes you might make.

"Four: The most important part of you will always be what's inside.

"Five: On every surface you are used on, you must leave your mark. No matter what the condition you must continue to write."