伊索寓言：宙斯与众神
Jupiter, Neptune, Minerva, and Momus
ACCORDING to an ancient legend, the first man was made by Jupiter, the first bull by Neptune, and the first house by Minerva. On the completion of their labors, a dispute arose as to which had made the most perfect work. They agreed to appoint Momus as judge, and to abide by his decision. Momus, however, being very envious of the handicraft of each, found fault with all. He first blamed the work of Neptune because he had not made the horns of the bull below his eyes, so he might better see where to strike. He then condemned the work of Jupiter, because he had not placed the heart of man on the outside, that everyone might read the thoughts of the evil disposed and take precautions against the intended mischief. And, lastly, he inveighed against Minerva because she had not contrived iron wheels in the foundation of her house, so its inhabitants might more easily remove if a neighbor proved unpleasant. Jupiter, indignant at such inveterate faultfinding, drove him from his office of judge, and expelled him from the mansions of Olympus.
宙斯与众神
宙斯与普罗米修斯与雅典娜创造万物时，宙斯创造了牛，普罗米修斯创造了人，雅典娜创造了房子。他们选举莫摩斯来评判他们的 作。莫摩斯却嫉妒他们的创造物，便说宙斯犯了错误，应该把牛的眼睛放在角上，让牛能看见撞到甚么地方。接着，他又说普罗米修斯也做错了，没有把人的心挂在体外，好让各人心里的所有想法都能表露出来，使坏人无法伪装。最后他说雅典娜应该把房屋装上轮子，若有坏人作邻居，便很容易搬迁。宙斯对莫摩斯无端的诽谤十分气愤，便把他轰出了奥林匹斯山。
这个故事带出的启示就是：世界上没有十全十美、完美无缺的东西。
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