Aesop | Greece
The Eagle and The Kite
An Eagle and a Kite formed a partnership based on the Kite's false claim of being faster, but the Eagle discovered the truth and left.
Once upon a time, in the blue vastness of the sky, there was an Eagle, strong and proud. Nearby, a Kite soared, always in awe of the Eagle's prowess and majesty.
One day, the Kite, eager to attract the Eagle, boasted, "I am the fastest flyer in the sky, even swifter than you." Intrigued and attracted by this bold claim, the Eagle agreed to be partners with the Kite.
After they had committed to one another, the Eagle, in a calm and collected voice, asked the Kite, "Now, will you prove your claim? Show me this unmatched speed you spoke of."
The Kite, realizing the lie was on the brink of exposure, nervously fluttered and attempted to show a burst of speed. But try as it might, it could not surpass, or even match, the effortless speed and grace of the Eagle.
Disappointed but wiser, the Eagle said, "You lied to win me over. That's not the foundation for a good partnership. Remember, truth always has a way of revealing itself."
And with that, the Eagle soared away, leaving the Kite to contemplate its actions.
