The Peacock And The Crane

The Peacock And The Crane

     Once a peacock was very proud of himself because of his beauty: One day, he met a crane. He spread his colorful feathers in the sun, trying to impress the crane. "Look" Said he, " Do you have anything to compare with my pretty tail?"

    The crane was hurt by the peacock's taunts. Then, he thought of an idea. He spread his broad wings and flew up in the sky. The crane taunted, "flying is such a nice experience. Of what use are your feathers if you can not fly with them?"

    It was now the turn of the peacock to feel ashamed. He looked sadly at the crane, who was flying happily away.

   Moral: Utility is more important than beauty.