🍂The Cormorant and the Fish
An old Cormorant lived by a pond. His eyes had become weak and he could not spot his prey easily. The Cormorant started scheming to meet his daily need of food.
One day, he saw a Fish swimming on the surface of the pond. The Cormorant called out to him and said, “Dear friend, the fishermen are going to come here in a week’s time to catch all the fish. You must immediately warn your brothers.”
The Fish quickly swam to its brothers and told them the news. All the Fish of the pond got worried. They went to the Cormorant and asked him for help.
The Cormorant told them that he had found a shallow pond near his house. Since no fisherman knew about the pond, all the Fish could stay there. The Cormorant offered to take the Fish to the new pond one at a time.
All the Fish agreed, happily.
The cunning Cormorant carried the Fish to the shallow pool of water where he could easily see till the bottom of the pool. There, he caught them, every day, to satisfy his hunger.
Do not agree to an enemy’s plan without knowing the truth.
@bbcIEn
An old Cormorant lived by a pond. His eyes had become weak and he could not spot his prey easily. The Cormorant started scheming to meet his daily need of food.
One day, he saw a Fish swimming on the surface of the pond. The Cormorant called out to him and said, “Dear friend, the fishermen are going to come here in a week’s time to catch all the fish. You must immediately warn your brothers.”
The Fish quickly swam to its brothers and told them the news. All the Fish of the pond got worried. They went to the Cormorant and asked him for help.
The Cormorant told them that he had found a shallow pond near his house. Since no fisherman knew about the pond, all the Fish could stay there. The Cormorant offered to take the Fish to the new pond one at a time.
All the Fish agreed, happily.
The cunning Cormorant carried the Fish to the shallow pool of water where he could easily see till the bottom of the pool. There, he caught them, every day, to satisfy his hunger.
Do not agree to an enemy’s plan without knowing the truth.
@bbcIEn
❤1
This media is not supported in your browser
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
💠cipher
✍🏾A person who is unimportant, insignificant, or without influence. It refers to the mathematical symbol for zero (0).
I feel like a bit of a cipher in such a large company.
Idiom. @bbcIEn
✍🏾A person who is unimportant, insignificant, or without influence. It refers to the mathematical symbol for zero (0).
I feel like a bit of a cipher in such a large company.
Idiom. @bbcIEn
🍂The Man and the Snake
Once, a Man found a Snake coiled on the ground. He became scared and was about to kill it. Just then, the Snake cried out, “If you wish to kill me, you may, but before that please listen to how ungrateful man has been!”
The Man agreed.
Soon, a Cow came by. The Snake asked the Cow what she thought of man. The Cow said, “I have denied milk to my little
calves and given man milk for years. In return, I do not get even a ‘Thank you’.”
The Man said, “We are fools to listen to this old, silly Cow, let’s ask the Ox.” The Ox said, “I have worked hard on the fields most of my life, but all I got from my master in return is only beating!”
Next, they asked a Tree. The Tree said, “I gave fruits, flowers and shelter to man. But, one day, my branches were chopped down by the same man for firewood.”
After Man had heard them, he thought, We have been so selfish! Snake, you are free to go. I am sorry for all the trouble we have caused the animals and the trees.”
Be grateful to all who help you.
@bbcIEn
Once, a Man found a Snake coiled on the ground. He became scared and was about to kill it. Just then, the Snake cried out, “If you wish to kill me, you may, but before that please listen to how ungrateful man has been!”
The Man agreed.
Soon, a Cow came by. The Snake asked the Cow what she thought of man. The Cow said, “I have denied milk to my little
calves and given man milk for years. In return, I do not get even a ‘Thank you’.”
The Man said, “We are fools to listen to this old, silly Cow, let’s ask the Ox.” The Ox said, “I have worked hard on the fields most of my life, but all I got from my master in return is only beating!”
Next, they asked a Tree. The Tree said, “I gave fruits, flowers and shelter to man. But, one day, my branches were chopped down by the same man for firewood.”
After Man had heard them, he thought, We have been so selfish! Snake, you are free to go. I am sorry for all the trouble we have caused the animals and the trees.”
Be grateful to all who help you.
@bbcIEn
This media is not supported in your browser
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
💠a cut above the rest
✍🏾Better in quality than most others.
This new restaurant is a cut above the rest.
Idiom. @bbcIEn
✍🏾Better in quality than most others.
This new restaurant is a cut above the rest.
Idiom. @bbcIEn
🍂The Blind Man and the Lame Man
Once, a Blind Man was walking along a rough road. He found it very difficult to walk alone as he could not see the bumps and the puddles on the road.
Just then, someone touched the Blind Man’s arm. It was a Lame Man.
The Blind Man introduced himself to the Lame Man and said, “Dear friend, I am facing difficulty walking on the road alone. Will you please guide me and help me complete my journey?”
The Lame Man replied sadly, “I would have readily helped you, my friend, but I am lame and cannot move
even an inch without help. How will I guide you?”
The Lame Man then thought for a moment and said to the Blind Man, “You seem to be strong and healthy. If you carry me on your shoulders, we can both complete our journey. I will guide you as I can see and you can carry me as you have strong legs.”
The Blind Man readily agreed to the solution offered by the Lame Man.
Both men helped each other and completed their journey, safely and with pleasure.
We all can achieve our goals by helping one another in times of need.
@bbcIEn
Once, a Blind Man was walking along a rough road. He found it very difficult to walk alone as he could not see the bumps and the puddles on the road.
Just then, someone touched the Blind Man’s arm. It was a Lame Man.
The Blind Man introduced himself to the Lame Man and said, “Dear friend, I am facing difficulty walking on the road alone. Will you please guide me and help me complete my journey?”
The Lame Man replied sadly, “I would have readily helped you, my friend, but I am lame and cannot move
even an inch without help. How will I guide you?”
The Lame Man then thought for a moment and said to the Blind Man, “You seem to be strong and healthy. If you carry me on your shoulders, we can both complete our journey. I will guide you as I can see and you can carry me as you have strong legs.”
The Blind Man readily agreed to the solution offered by the Lame Man.
Both men helped each other and completed their journey, safely and with pleasure.
We all can achieve our goals by helping one another in times of need.
@bbcIEn
👍3
Saying of the Day
🍂All clouds bring not rain
✍🏾Possible interpretation:
We can rephrase this: "Not every cloud brings rain." And that's true. Sometimes there are many clouds in the sky, but it doesn't rain. Don't judge things by appearances.
➕Note: cloud (noun) = visible mass of water vapour high in the sky (usually white or grey in colour) | rain (noun) = water that falls from clouds in the sky
━━━━━━━━━━━━━
#Saying_of_the_Day
@bbcIEn
🍂All clouds bring not rain
✍🏾Possible interpretation:
We can rephrase this: "Not every cloud brings rain." And that's true. Sometimes there are many clouds in the sky, but it doesn't rain. Don't judge things by appearances.
➕Note: cloud (noun) = visible mass of water vapour high in the sky (usually white or grey in colour) | rain (noun) = water that falls from clouds in the sky
━━━━━━━━━━━━━
#Saying_of_the_Day
@bbcIEn