The story of the tree and the reed comes from Aesop's fable. The bravery of big trees and their important role in preventing wind and fixing sand are described. However, due to its stubborn character, it is easy to be bruised in the process of resisting sandstorms. The seemingly soft and bitter reed, because of its own characteristics, can avoid its edge when it is in danger, but it can retreat unscathed. Big trees have the advantages of big trees, and reeds have the advantages of reeds. Similarly, big trees have shortcomings, so do reeds.
Don't look down on people who are weaker than you, and don't compare your own advantages with others' shortcomings and be complacent. Gold is not enough, and no one is perfect. Everyone has advantages and disadvantages, so we should learn to treat them correctly. It is not advisable to belittle yourself, nor is it correct to be blind and arrogant.
A similar fable "Reed and Oak"
Once, an oak tree talked with reeds.
The oak tree said, "To be honest, you do have the right to blame God. Even a sparrow can make you feel heavy Even if the breeze causes ripples, you will be weak. You are so lonely, bent down to look at you, sad and heartbroken. "
"But I am as proud as the Caucasus mountains. I not only blocked the strong sunlight, but also dared to laugh at lightning and storms. I stood upright and firm. This unbreakable world seems to be my barrier. For me, it is always a breeze, but for you, it is always a storm. As long as you are by my side, the shade of my branches and leaves can shelter you, and I can be your bodyguard in bad weather. But God is destined to put you on the river bank ruled by the furious Fengshen. Of course, God doesn't care about you at all. "
"How kind of you!" Reed replied, "but don't worry, I won't be unlucky." I'm not afraid of storms for myself. Although I want to bend down, it won't break. The storm didn't hurt me much, but it threatened you much more! " Yes, their ferocity can't destroy your strength so far, and you won't grovel under the blow of storms; But let's wait and see the ending! "
As soon as the reed finished this sentence, suddenly the whistling north wind blew from the north with hail and heavy rain. The oak tree did not move, the reed fell to the ground, the wind roared, and the strength multiplied. The crown of the tree went straight into the sky, the roots of the tree went deep into the oak tree in the shady soil, and finally it was uprooted by the howling wind.