Chapter 114
Hundreds of years ago, a camel asked Jupiter to grant him horns because he felt deprived and defenseless when he regarded other animals.
“The bull,” said he, “has horns, the boar, tusks, and the lion and tiger, sharp claws and fangs that make them feared and respected everywhere. On the other hand, I have to put up with the abuse of all those who insult me.”
Jupiter angrily responded that, if he would take the trouble to think, he would see that he was endowed with his own unique qualities. So, not only did Jupiter refuse to give the camel horns, but he also cropped his ears short for being too impudent.
By asking for too much, we may lose the little that we once had.