tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680771968888528726.post2646849849494895458..comments2023-11-05T00:38:56.097-07:00Comments on 21st Century British Nationalism: The StormDefender of Libertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16093052197059748663noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680771968888528726.post-39272429117669239352007-12-14T04:55:00.000-08:002007-12-14T04:55:00.000-08:00Aesop's FablesTHE OAK TREE AND THE REEDS(Aphthoniu...Aesop's Fables<BR/><BR/>THE OAK TREE AND THE REEDS<BR/>(Aphthonius 36)<BR/><BR/>A story about some reeds and an oak, urging us not to rely on strength.<BR/> <BR/>Some reeds got into an argument with an oak tree. The oak tree marvelled at his own strength, boasting that he could stand his own in a battle against the winds. Meanwhile, he condemned the reeds for being weak, since they were naturally inclined to yield to every breeze. The wind then began to blow very fiercely. The oak tree was torn up by his roots and toppled over, while the reeds were left bent but unharmed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com