The Lamp

Summary

The story is a fable about a Lamp that boasts of its bright light, claiming superiority over the sun. However, its arrogance is quickly undermined when a gust of wind extinguishes the Lamp\’s flame. After being relit by its owner, the Lamp is advised to remain humble and recognize its limitations, as even celestial bodies like stars do not need relighting. The moral of the tale emphasizes the value of humility and the pitfalls of excessive pride, teaching that one should perform their duties quietly without unnecessary boasting.

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A Lamp, soaked with too much oil and flaring brightly, boasted that it gave more light than the sun. Then a sudden puff of wind arose, and the Lamp was immediately extinguished. Its owner lit it again, and said: “Boast no more, but henceforth be content to give thy light in silence. Know that not even the stars need to be relit.”