The Fisherman And The Little Fish

by Aesop

　　A poor Fisherman, who lived on the fish he caught, had bad luckone day and caught nothing but a very small fry. The Fishermanwas about to put it in his basket when the little Fish said:

　　"Please spare me, Mr. Fisherman! I am so small it is not worthwhile to carry me home. When I am bigger, I shall make you a muchbetter meal."

　　But the Fisherman quickly put the fish into his basket.

　　"How foolish I should be," he said, "to throw you back. Howeversmall you may be, you are better than nothing at all."

　　A small gain is worth more than a large promise.