In living, be guided much by the laws of nature, and not by the hope of mercy.
FABLES FROM INDIA
ADAPTED BY RAMASWAMI RAJU
THE GLOW-WORM AND THE DAW
A Jackdaw once ran up to a Glow-Worm and was about to seize him. “Wait a moment, good friend,” said the Worm; “and you shall hear something to your advantage.”
“Ah! what is it?” said the Daw.
“I am but one of the many Glow-Worms that live in this forest. If you wish to have them all, follow me,” said the Glow-Worm.