The Young Crab And His Mother

by Aesop

　　"Why in the world do you walk sideways like that?" said a MotherCrab to her son. "You should always walk straight forward withyour toes turned out."

　　"Show me how to walk, mother dear," answered the little Crabobediently, "I want to learn."

　　So the old Crab tried and tried to walk straight forward. Butshe could walk sideways only, like her son. And when she wantedto turn her toes out she tripped and fell on her nose.

　　Do not tell others how to act unless you can set a goodexample.