The Zax by Dr. Seuss

A North-going Zax and a South-going Zax meet face to face on a narrow path—and neither will budge. They stand stubbornly, refusing to compromise or change direction, even as the world builds up around them. Eventually, a highway is constructed over them, leaving them stuck in place, unmoving and forgotten. This short story is a sharp and humorous commentary on pride, stubbornness, and the cost of refusing to adapt.