He was no radical to break it;
“Besides,” said he, “my elephants’ good sense
Will soon my asses’ ignorance diminish,
For wisdom has a mighty influence.”
They made a pretty finish!
The asses’ folly soon obtained the sway:
The elephants became as dull as they!
Ivan Krylov
THE SWAN, THE PIKE, AND THE CRAB
Whene’er companions don’t agree,
They work without accord;