Aesop | Greece

The Gnat and The Bull

A gnat lands on a bull's horn, but its departure goes unnoticed, realizing its presence didn't matter much to the bull.

The Gnat and The Bull
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Once upon a time, a very small gnat landed on the horn of a very big bull. The gnat enjoyed the nice view from the top of the horn for a while. When it was time to go, it made a small humming sound. It then asked the bull, "Can I go now?"

The bull, who was busy eating some tasty grass, looked up and said in a deep voice that filled the field, "I didn't even notice you were here. You leaving won't make any difference."

The gnat was surprised by this and then flew away, making a buzzing sound. As it flew, it thought about how sometimes, even the smallest creatures might think they are very important to the world, but they might not be as important as they think. The bull kept eating grass, enjoying the quiet and the beauty of the field.

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