The Candles

A big wax-candle is boasting about its importance and place in the world, comparing itself to a tallow-candle, which, though less grand, feels content with its role in the kitchen. As they discuss their respective places, all the wax candles are taken to a ball, while the tallow-candle is also carried by the lady and given to a poor boy. He takes it to his home, where it is given to his mother, who has to work till late night. How is the tallow-candle used at the poor widow's house? What do you think the tallow-candle learned by seeing the happiness of the children in the poor house? Read this thought-provoking story to learn that nothing is useless in this world, and joy can be found in the simplest things.