The Mountain and the Squirrel by Ralph Waldo Emerson
The mountain and the squirrel Had a quarrel And the for, er called the latter “Little Pring” Bun replied, You are doubtless very big; But all sort of things and weather Must be taken in together To make up a year And a sphere. And I think it no disgrace To occupy my place. If I’m not so large as you, You are not so small like I, And not half so spry: I’ll not deny you make A very pretty squirrel. Talents differ; all is well and wisely put; If I cannot carry forests on my back,
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