The Travelers And The Plane Tree
Two Travelers, worn out by the heat of the summer's sun, laid themselves
down at noon under the widespreading branches of a Plane-Tree. As
they rested under its shade, one of the Travelers said to the other,
"What a singularly useless tree is the Plane! It bears no fruit, and
is not of the least service to man." The Plane-Tree, interrupting
him, said, "You ungrateful fellows! Do you, while receiving benefits
from me and resting under my shade, dare to describe me as useless,
and unprofitable?'
Some men underrate their best blessings.
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