Ravi was a quiet student in Class 6. He loved reading books but rarely spoke in class. Some classmates thought he was weak and often ignored him. Ravi felt lonely but never complained.

One day, during an English period, the teacher asked students to read their written paragraphs aloud. Ravi hesitated, but when his turn came, he slowly stood up and read his work. His voice trembled, but his words were thoughtful and clear.

After he finished, the teacher smiled and said, “Very well written, Ravi. You have a strong way of expressing ideas.” The class clapped. For the first time, Ravi felt confident.

Later, one of his classmates came to him and said, “Your paragraph was really good.” That single kind sentence changed Ravi’s day. He started participating more and believing in himself.

Moral: Kind words have the power to build confidence and change lives.