The Kites of olden times, as well as the Swans, had the privilege of song. But having heard the neigh of the horse, they were so enchanted with the sound, that they tried to imitate it; and, in trying to neigh, they forgot how to sing.
The Kites and the Swans
Summary
This fable tells of Kites and Swans, who were once blessed with the ability to sing. Their harmony was disrupted when the Kites became captivated by the horse's neigh, finding it so pleasing that they endeavored to reproduce the sound. In their pursuit to mimic the horse, they realized too late that they had lost their own unique singing voice. The narrative serves as a lesson on the consequences of forsaking one's own identity and talents in the pursuit of imitating others, highlighting the importance of valuing and preserving one's unique qualities.Read Online
