A Poet praised the Evening Star,

Another praised the Parrot’s hue:

A Merchant praised his merchandise,

And he, at least, praised what he knew.”

“A Mouse that prayed for Allah’s aid Blasphemed when no such aid befell: A Cat, who feasted on that mouse, Thought Allah managed vastly well.

Pray not for aid to One who made A set of never-changing Laws, But in your need remember well He gave you speed, or guile⁠—or claws.