A Drum was once boasting to a Vase
of
Sweet Herbs in this way: "Listen to me!
My voice is loud and can be heard far off. I
stir the hearts of men so that when they hear
my bold roaring, they march out bravely to
battle."
The Vase spoke no words, but gave out a
fine, sweet perfume, that filled the air, and
seemed to say: "I cannot speak, and it is not
well to be proud, but I am full of good things
that are hidden within me, and that gladly
come forth to give cheer and comfort. But
you, you have nothing in you but noise, and
you must be struck to make you give that
out. I would not boast if I were you."
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