Inspiring story - Patience and persistence

In an Indian temple, when the priest had gone for
lunch, the Idol of the Lord and the Stepping Stone
were conversing.

Stepping Stone: What a good fate you have. We both
were the same lump of rock for millions of years. The
sculptor carved an idol out of you and every one is
worshipping you. And look at me, I am a stepping stone
and every one stands on me and stamps on. What kind of
life is this?€ ¦’³

The Idol kept smiling and never bothered to answer
this, now, routine murmur from the stepping stone. But
the stepping stone ( stone used as a step, that is )
will never stop his constant bickering.

The Idol replied: € ¦’³But do you remember that when the
sculptor set out to carve an idol, it was you he
chose, first. You were so impatient. In one strike,
you broke in to two . But when he tried on me, I
grinned and bore all the hammers and chisel strikes
with PATIENCE . Here I am the worshipful and happy
Idol and you are the Stepping Stone € ¦’¥.€ ¦’³

The difference between success and failure is patience
and persistence.


Source : Group Post.