The painter who painted the phoenix

【Short Story】

There was a painter famous for painting watercolors, and people praised him for painting flowers that emitted fragrance, and he painted birds that could open their mouths and chirp, which meant that he could paint things alive.

When the king heard this, he made a special trip to visit the painter. "Please draw a phoenix for me, the bird I want to see most in this life is the phoenix." The king said to him. The painter promised the king and told him to come and fetch it in a year's time.

A year later, the king came to visit as promised. As soon as he entered the door, he asked, "What about my phoenix?" Can you draw it for me? ”

"Your Majesty, please wait a moment, your phoenix will come at once." The painter replied as he saluted, and then unhurriedly laid out the paper, wet the brush, and waved it in front of the king as if flying.

After a while, a beautiful and colorful phoenix appeared, and the king applauded him one after another, but the price called out by the painter really frightened him.

"What? 3 million? The king's eyes widened, "It's just a little bit of work, and it looks like you've done it effortlessly and effortlessly, and you're going to ask for such a high price, you're a bully!" ”

"Your Majesty, please stop your anger, and before you accept this price, I would like you to take a look at my studio." Having said this, the painter led the king through his courtyard.

The king saw that every room in the painter's courtyard was piled with a full house of drawing paper, and when he unfolded it, it turned out that every piece of paper was painted with a phoenix.

"I hope you find the price fair, because this seemingly effortless and easy thing has taken most of my time and effort. In order to draw this phoenix for you in this moment, I have been preparing for a whole year! The painter said.

【Great Truth】

No one can get it for free, and behind the huge success must be hidden hard work. So, before evaluating or envying someone else's achievements, think about the sweat and effort he has put in.