The Mountain and The Squirrel

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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 so large as you,
You are 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 forest on my back,
Neither can you crack a nut."

Author: Ralph Waldo Emerson