The Camel and Jupiter
Aesop | Greece
Unhappy Camel sought Jupiter's help, who reminded him of his uniqueness, but as a consequence of complaining, his ears shrank.
Once upon a time, a Camel felt unhappy. He was upset because he didn't have the strong defense tools like other animals. "Look at the bull," he lamented, "it has sharp horns. The wild pig has sturdy tusks. And the lion and tiger, they both have pointed claws and teeth that make everyone afraid. But me, I have nothing. Anyone can say nasty things to me and I can't do anything about it."
Feeling distressed, the Camel approached Jupiter, the king of all the planets. He believed Jupiter would understand his problem. He poured out his worries to Jupiter.
However, Jupiter looked at the Camel and said, "If you would just pause and think, you'd realize you possess something no other animal has. But because you keep grumbling and need a reminder, I will make your ears smaller."
The Camel was taken aback. He had never considered what made him special. He had only focused on what he didn't have. And now, due to his constant complaints, his ears were becoming smaller.
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