A young mouse went out to explore the world for the first time. After finishing its adventure, it returned home and excitedly told its mother about the two animals it had met.
“The first one I saw was so elegant! It had soft fur, a long, graceful tail, and walked so gently and quietly. It was really beautiful and seemed kind. I wanted to get closer and be friends. But just then, the second animal I met got in the way. It had a strange red lump on its head and looked scary. It started making loud noises and acted all wild, so I ran away as fast as I could!”
After hearing the story, the mother mouse responded firmly,
“My dear, the first animal you met was a cat, one of our biggest enemies. You must always be careful around cats. The second one was a rooster, and roosters don’t harm us at all. Never judge someone just by how they look.”