The birds decided to choose a king for themselves. The struggle for the throne was in full swing when the peacock stood up and said:
“My incomparable beauty serves as convincing proof that only I am worthy to be your king.”
Everyone agreed with him, but a crow came up to the peacock and said:
- Let's assume that you will be our king. But how will you protect your subjects if an eagle attacks us?
Anyone who cannot stand up for himself cannot help others.
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru