31. The Thirsty Pigeon A Pigeon, oppressed by excessive th irst, saw a goblet of water painted on a sign-board. Not supposing it to be only a picture, she flew towards it with a loud whirr, and unwittingly dashed against the sign-board and jarred herself terribly. Having broke n her wings by the blow, she fell to the ground, and was caught by one of the bystanders. Zeal should not outrun discretion. | 31. 口渴的鸽子 一只非常口渴的鸽子,看见一块招牌上画着一杯清水。 它没有看清楚这只是一张画,便鼓翼扑过去,冒失地撞到那块招牌上,。 翅膀也撞断了,它就跌下地来,给一个旁观的人捉住。 热衷一件事时应该谨慎为要。 |