AESOP'S FABLES

The Peacock and the Crane

There was once a vain Peacock who strutted about all day spreading his beautiful feathers for all to see and admire.

One day he came across a Crane and decided to poke fun at him and his appearance. "What a pale grey coat of feathers you have, colorless and dull to all who chance to see you. Look at me. I am dressed like a king, in gold and purple and all the colors of the rainbow!" 

"That may be true," replied the Crane, "but I soar to the heights of heaven and lift my voice to the stars. You walk on the ground, just like any other cock, with your feet trampling on bird droppings!"