The Monkey and the Camel

The beasts of the forest put on a splendid entertainment, where the Monkey stood up and danced. His performance was so delightful that it captivated the entire assembly, and when he finished, he sat down to a chorus of universal applause.

However, the Camel, envious of the praises showered upon the Monkey and eager to divert the favor of the guests to himself, proposed to stand up in his turn and dance for their amusement. As he began to move, he did so in such an utterly ridiculous manner that the other beasts erupted in a fit of indignation. They set upon him with clubs and drove him out of the assembly.

This incident serves as a reminder: it is absurd to imitate those who are truly superior to us.