The Cock and the Pearl

Fable by Jean De La Fontaine Collection The FablesThemes Animals, MiscellaneousPeriod 17th century

One day a Cock turned over
A Pearl, which he gave
To the first fine jeweler.
“I think it is fine, said he;
But the least grain of millet
Would suit my business far better.”
An ignoramus inherited
A manuscript, which he carried
To his neighbor the Bookseller.
“I think, said he, that it is good;
But the least ducaton
Would suit my business far better.”

Jean de La Fontaine

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