Fable Domestic Duck and Wild Duck
A domestic duck lost its flock and wandered aimlessly towards a bend in a small river. On the tranquil waters, it encountered a wild duck. They looked at each other, both feeling astonished. Though they shared a common ancestor, their differences were striking. Despite floating on the same water, they held mutual disdain, each feeling the other was a disgrace to their lineage, each finding the other detestable.
The domestic duck spoke first, “Little thing, your life of constant wandering is so pitiable, like an orphan without a home, with no sense of security.”
The wild duck retorted, “Fat fool, your situation is no better than mine. You live under your master’s control every day, far from the freedom we enjoy.”
“I have a secure life, unlike you who often go hungry. You’re so thin, you look like a skeleton,” the domestic duck felt that its life was evidently superior, stable and stress-free.
“So what if you’re plump? You either lay eggs for your master continuously or get sold and roasted for someone to eat. I control my life and my destiny,” the wild duck felt that although it had no fixed abode, it could fully enjoy its freedom.
“I have more companions than you,” the domestic duck argued, believing that having more friends meant more opportunities.
“My friends are stronger than yours,” the wild duck countered, believing that friendships should be with those superior to oneself, or none at all.
“I can run on land,” the domestic duck pointed out the wild duck’s weakness.
“I can fly high in the sky,” the wild duck noted the domestic duck’s shortcoming.
“Let’s not stray too far off topic; let’s compete here in the water to see who’s more capable.”
“I was thinking the same; I’m confident I won’t be worse than you.”
Thus, the domestic duck and the wild duck displayed their abilities on the water. Unfortunately, there was no third party to judge who was better.
As night approached, their ancestor’s spirit appeared and said, “What’s the point of competing? There’s no one to watch. You’d better snuggle together to fend off the cold night!”
In the world, no two leaves are exactly alike. When two similar leaves meet, they don’t have to compare their beauty incessantly. It’s important to recognize that everyone has different strengths and skills. Constant comparison only traps oneself in a peculiar cycle.
Thank you for reading! ” Sitestorys “
