Long ago, an old potter lived in a village. One day, he molded two small dolls from clay. He named one "Mr. Dough" because he was soft and afraid of everything, and the other "Mr. Terracotta" because he looked brave and sturdy.
The potter put both dolls on a shelf to dry. Mr. Dough said: "I like it here. It is cool and safe. I am afraid of the heat." However, Mr. Terracotta wanted to be stronger. He said: "I want to be useful. I will jump into the kiln to be fired."
The fire in the kiln was incredibly hot. It was painful, and Mr. Terracotta felt like he was burning. But he endured the heat bravely. After a long time, he came out. His body was now hard, red, and waterproof. He had become terracotta. He could hold water and withstand the rain.
Meanwhile, Mr. Dough stayed on the shelf, proud of his smooth, soft skin. One day, a heavy rainstorm came. The roof leaked, and water dripped onto the shelf. Mr. Dough tried to hide, but the water soaked him. Slowly, he turned into a muddy puddle and washed away.
Mr. Terracotta, standing outside in the rain, remained strong and shiny. He realized that only through hardship and challenges can one become truly strong and valuable.
Growth through Adversity (Trưởng thành qua nghịch cảnh): "Fire tests gold, hardship tests strength." The story teaches that challenges and difficulties are necessary to forge a strong character.
Pottery (Gốm sứ): This story reflects the traditional craft of Vietnamese pottery (like in Bat Trang village), where clay must pass through fire to become durable and useful ceramics.
Trưởng thành qua nghịch cảnh: "Lửa thử vàng, gian nan thử sức". Câu chuyện dạy rằng thử thách và khó khăn là cần thiết để tôi luyện nên một bản lĩnh vững vàng.
Gốm sứ: Câu chuyện phản ánh nghề gốm truyền thống của Việt Nam (như làng gốm Bát Tràng), nơi đất sét phải trải qua lửa đỏ mới thành gốm sứ bền đẹp và hữu dụng.
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