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170. The Kites And The Swans

The Kites of old time had equally wi
th the Swans, 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 desire for imaginary benefits often involves the loss of present blessings.
170. 鸢和天鹅
古时候的鸢和天鹅一样,也会唱美妙的歌。 可是她们听到了马的嘶叫声后,就很羡慕马嘶声,便想要去模仿它了。结果在它们模仿马嘶叫声的时候,忘记了自己唱歌的方法。
希望得到想象中的好处,常会失去现在的幸福。



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