It happened once upon a time that a certain Greek ship bound for Athens was wrecked off the coast close to Piraeus, the port of Athens. The Lion looked back, but as the Wolf was too far away to be taught a lesson without too much inconvenience, he said: Your property? The Kid was browsing near the edge of the roof, when he spied a Wolf and began to jeer at him, making faces and abusing him to his heart's content. How very, very anxious you are about me, she said, and how generous you are with your grass! I am very well satisfied, thank you, said the Porcupine. As they walked along the highway some travelers laughed loudly at them. Otherwise, I should advise you to try some other profession.
The useful is of much more importance and value, than the ornamental.