Monkey Salvation For A Fish

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“What on earth are you doing?” said I to the monkey when I saw him Hit a fish from the water and place it on a tree.
“I am saving it from drowning’,” was the reply.
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The sun that gives sight to the eagle blinds the owl.

(Anthony de Mello, "The Song Of The Bird")


Seekor Kera Menyelamatkan Ikan

"Apa yang kau lakukan?" tanyaku kepada seekor kera ketika aku melihatnya sedang mengangkat ikan dari air dan meletakkannya di atas dahan sebatang pohon.
"Kuselamatkan dia, agar jangan mati tenggelam," jawab kera.
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Matahari membuat burung garuda bisa melihat, membutakan mata burung hantu.

(Anthony de Mello, "Burung Berkicau")