The Tree and the Reed
An Aesop's Fable
"All things considered, minimal one," said a Tree to a Reed that was developing at its foot, "why do you not plant your feet profoundly in the ground, and bring your head strongly up noticeable all around as I do?"
"I am placated with my parcel," said the Reed. "I may not be so fabulous, but rather I think I am more secure."
"Safe!" jeered the Tree. "Who should cull me up by the roots or bow my head to the ground?" But it soon needed to atone of its gloating, for a tropical storm emerged which shredded it from its roots, and cast it a pointless log on the ground, while the little Reed,
bowing to the power of the twist, soon stood upright again when the tempest had ignored.
Lesson of Aesop's Fable: Obscurity frequently brings security
Aesop Author of the Fable
The Tree and the Reed
Nationality of Aesop - Ethiopian or Greek
Lifespan of Aesop - He lived roughly 620 - 560 BC
Life of Aesop - Slave - Author of the book of tales
Well known Works - Aesop's Fable book including:
"The Goose With the Golden Eggs", "The Fisher",
"The Tree and the Reed" and "The Sick Lion"
The Tree and the Reed Fable
A Free Aesop's Fable with a good for children and kids
An Aesop's Fable
"All things considered, minimal one," said a Tree to a Reed that was developing at its foot, "why do you not plant your feet profoundly in the ground, and bring your head strongly up noticeable all around as I do?"
"I am placated with my parcel," said the Reed. "I may not be so fabulous, but rather I think I am more secure."
"Safe!" jeered the Tree. "Who should cull me up by the roots or bow my head to the ground?" But it soon needed to atone of its gloating, for a tropical storm emerged which shredded it from its roots, and cast it a pointless log on the ground, while the little Reed,
bowing to the power of the twist, soon stood upright again when the tempest had ignored.
Lesson of Aesop's Fable: Obscurity frequently brings security
Aesop Author of the Fable
The Tree and the Reed
Nationality of Aesop - Ethiopian or Greek
Lifespan of Aesop - He lived roughly 620 - 560 BC
Life of Aesop - Slave - Author of the book of tales
Well known Works - Aesop's Fable book including:
"The Goose With the Golden Eggs", "The Fisher",
"The Tree and the Reed" and "The Sick Lion"
The Tree and the Reed Fable
A Free Aesop's Fable with a good for children and kids
