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A classic fable by Aesop about the contrast between pride and humility, and how to survive in turbulent times. Learn about its origins, variations, interpretations and adaptations in different cultures and media.
A classic story of humility and wisdom, adapted from Aesop's Fables. Learn how the Reeds survived the storm while the Oak was uprooted by its pride and strength.
Jul 3, 2016 · A collection of fables about a tree and a reed that illustrate the moral of yielding when it is folly to resist. Read different versions of the story and compare the lessons they teach.
A short story by Aesop about a proud Oak and a humble Reed that teaches the lesson of yielding when it is wise to do so. Read the full text, analysis and moral of this classic fable online.
Aesop - The Oak and The Reeds. A proud Oak tree mocks flexible Reeds, but during a hurricane, the Oak falls while the Reeds survive by bending.
A fable about the wisdom of flexibility and adaptation in the face of adversity. The Oak, proud and rigid, is uprooted by the wind, while the Reeds, pliable and resilient, survive and thrive.
A fable about a large oak tree that is uprooted by the wind and falls among some reeds, which advise it to bend and not resist. The moral is to stoop to conquer and avoid fighting against the wind.
