Chapter 24

Do nothing without a regard to the consequences. The Lamp 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.” The Camel and the Arab AN ARAB Camel-driver, after completing the loading of his Camel, asked him which he would like best, to go …