The Crow and the Swan

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On the edge of a wide, salty sea, where the wind smelled of fish and faraway places, there lived a crow who considered himself very important indeed. He had glossy black feathers, a loud voice, and an opinion about…

Theme · Boasting cannot carry you further than your true strength — but kindness will.

Source · Folk-lore of the Telugus — G. R. Subramiah Pantulu · Plot based on the public-domain tale 'The Swan and the Crow' from Folk-lore of the Telugus. Ending softened and warmed: the swan kindly carries the tired, humbled crow home instead of simply leaving him.