The Travelers and the Plane Tree

Two travelers, worn out by the heat of the summer sun, laid themselves down at noon under the widespread branches of a plane tree. As they rested in its comforting shade, one of the travelers turned to the other and said, "What a singularly useless tree this plane tree is! It bears no fruit and is of no service to man."

Just then, the plane tree interrupted him, saying, "You ungrateful fellows! While you are receiving benefits from me and resting under my shade, how dare you describe me as useless and unprofitable?"

This moment served as a reminder that some people often underrate their best blessings.