1 - It was once, a King very rich. He was so rich that his wealth was impossible to tell. Still, he was not satisfied, and always wanted more and more. So it does not matter with any other thing
2 - One day, he climbed the highest tower of his castle, looked at their land without end, and said: - I have very little, need to achieve more. Actually I think I need all of the land and wealth of the World
3 - Then, he called his hosts that were many, and they ordered that conquistassem all nations of the world, and to bring all existing Riches. Thus, his army started to fulfill its mission.
4-After doing this, he said: - Now I have everything in the world. Actually I have the actual World and all its riches. Nothing more I lack, not need anything else! And he covered with his treasures. I was so happy that even slept there.
5 - Then one day, he saw that it was not more contented, and thought: - I already have all the wealth and land of the world, all people are my servants, and still feel that I lack anything else! So he had called his wise, to discover what it still missing.
6 - And they said: - The most important thing in the world, should be the most difficult to achieve. There can be achieved with money or power. Indeed you already have this thing, and She was given for free. Even so it can not be seen or touched, and can only be seen when the person to lose.
7 - After hearing this, the King was thinking, and without understanding what the experts wanted to say with what, said: - It is not clear that this Thing existe1 Anything I know, or can be bought with my money, or Conquered by my Armies.
8 - Despite ambitious, King was a good governor for his people. Thus, suspicious with the words of the Wise resolved for a while, wanting to give up what we needed win. Then one day, the King amanheceu with fever. It was Sick.
9 - So he had the best draw and Magi Doctors of the World, to take care of their disease. But time passed, and he not improve. Then he called the Wise Men to listen to their advice.
10 - And the experts say: - This Majesty, it was the thing of which you speak that day. We have it from birth, and can not be seen until the moment it ceases to exist. This thing is our health. Few give it importance, but it is the most important thing in the world, and it is IMPOSSIBLE to buy.
11 - Then the king understood everything, and said: - I with all the power and Riches the world, I was not able to achieve something so simple, that was my Health I was a FOOL! From said that both power and wealth, if I was not able to conquer something that I was given to Grace?
12 - And finally the King was healed. Then he said: - Now I know what is staying patient. From now on, my people will have the best hospitals and doctors, and schools. My land and wealth will be of all. And he was telling the good news to its people.
13 - Then he rose highest tower in his castle, looking from above and thought: - How beautiful the scenery here from above. I already subi often here, and had never seen that was so. And to think that this beauty has always existed. The look of happiness sees wondrous things. Having health is indeed a blessing.
Translation by Children's Stories of Alberto filho.
