THE DUCK AND THE SERPENT by Samaniego

A wise duck said by pond which animal gave the virtues to heaven that i have been bestowed with? I belong to water, earth and air: when I get tired of walking can fly if I like , and if I like I CAN SWIM. An astute serpent , who had been listening to him, whistled to him and said: be smart! you don't have to pay yourself so many compliments. neither walk like a deer, nor fly like a falcon, nor swim like a barbell. them you will understand that what is most important and especial is to understand a bit of everything but to be an expert in one task" MORAL: THE IMPORTANT THING IS NOT TO KNOW A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING BUT TO HAVE EXPERTISE IN ONE TASK.