Two game cocks were fiercely fighting for the mastery of the farmyard.  One at last put the other to flight.  The vanquished Cock skulked away and hid himself in a quiet corner, while the conqueror, flying up to a high wall, flapped his wings and crowed exultingly with all his might.  An Eagle sailing through the air pounced upon him and carried him off in his talons.  The vanquished Cock immediately came out of his corner, and ruled henceforth with undisputed mastery. 
  Pride goes before destruction. 

为了争占母鸡，两只公鸡打了起来，其中一只把另一只打跑了。那只被打败的只好躲进有遮盖的地方，那只打胜的却飞到高墙上大喊大叫。这时一只鹰猛飞过来，将他抓了去。这以后，那只被打败的公鸡平平安安地占有了那些母鸡。

  这故事说明，傲慢给人带来危害，谦卑给人恩惠。