The Wolves and the Dogs at War

One day, enmity broke out between the dogs and the wolves. The dogs elected a Greek to be their general. But he was in no hurry to engage in battle, despite the violent intimidation of the wolves.

"Understand" he said to them, "why I deliberately put off engagement. It is because one must always take counsel before acting. The wolves, on the other hand, are all of the same race, all of the same color. But our soldiers have very varied habits, and each one is proud of his own country. Even our colors are not uniform: some are black, some russet, and others white or ash-grey. How can I lead into battle those who are not in harmony and who are all disimilar?"

What is the moral? In all human struggle it is unity of will and purpose which assures victory over any adversary or in any situation.

Fables by Arnold Lobel