原版英文故事与诗歌:Mountain Fable(在线收听

   The mountain and the squirrel

 
  Had a quarrel;
 
  And the former called the latter "Little Prig."
 
  Bun replied,
 
  "You are doubtless very big;
 
  But all sorts of things and weather
 
  Must be taken in together,
 
  To make up a year
 
  And a sphere.
 
  And I think it no disgrace
 
  To occupy my place.
 
  If I'm not as large as you,
 
  You are not so small as I,
 
  And not half so spry.
 
  I'll not deny you make
 
  A very pretty squirrel track;
 
  Talents differ; all is well and wisely put;
 
  If I cannot carry forests on my back,
 
  Neither can you crack a nut."
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