
The Generous Tree: A story about a tree which gives everything whatever his friend asks The Friendship In a peaceful village, a young boy befriended a tall, strong tree. The boy would play around the tree, climb its branches, and rest in its shade. The tree loved the boy and was always happy to see him. The Sacrifice As the boy grew older, he visited the tree less often. One day, the boy came to the tree, looking sad. "I need money," he said. The tree offered its apples, which the boy sold for money. Years later, the boy returned, needing a house. The tree offered its branches, which the boy used to build a house. Even later, the boy came back, needing a boat. The tree offered its trunk, which the boy used to build a boat. The Lesson Finally, the boy, now an old man, returned to the tree. "I have nothing left to give," said the tree. The old man replied, "I just need a place to rest." The tree, now a stump, offered its remains as a seat. The old man sat ...