Ęsop's Fables
"The Two Pots"
Two
pots were once being carried by along by the tide. One pot was made from
brass the other happened to be made out of clay. While they were being
tossed around by the tide the brass pot called out to the clay pot.
"Stay close to me and I shall
Protect you."
In return the clay pot cried out,
"Thank you for your generosity but no. If we keep our distance I may
float to safety. However, if we should come together I'm positive I will
come out with the worst of it."
"Too powerful neighbors should be
avoided, for in a quarrel, the weaker is sure to suffer."
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