Lessons from a Pencil

What is the first step to becoming a great pencil according to the pencil maker?

• Leaving a mark

• Being sharpened

• Making mistakes

• Placing oneself in others' hands

Why is enduring a painful sharpening important for the pencil?

• It helps correct mistakes

• It makes the pencil better

• It allows the pencil to rest

• It is a part of the pencil's design

How can a pencil correct its mistakes?

• By being sharpened

• By using an eraser

• By avoiding them

• By learning from them

What is the most important part of the pencil?

• Its outer design

• Its sharpness

• What's on the inside

• The brand name

What must the pencil do upon every surface it is used?

• Avoid breaking

• Leave its mark

• Stay sharp

• Change colors

What does the pencil promise to the pencil maker?

• To always stay sharp

• To remember the five lessons

• To never make mistakes

• To not need sharpening

How can humans apply the pencil's lessons to their lives?

• By learning from mistakes

• By always being sharp

• By staying the same

• By not leaving a mark

What is necessary for growth, according to the pencil maker?

• Staying alone

• Ignoring mistakes

• Embracing challenges

• Avoiding challenges

What should one value the most in themselves?

• Their appearance

• Their ability to avoid mistakes

• Their brand

• Their inner qualities

What is the ultimate goal for the pencil and for humans?

• To never be used

• To leave a positive mark

• To never face challenges

• To look sharp