On a large farm lived a beautiful white horse named Rayan, famous for his great speed and strength. He won every race he entered, which made him feel he was better than all the other farm animals.

One day, Rayan boasted in front of a small donkey, saying, 'I am the fastest and the strongest, and the farm would lose nothing without you.' The little donkey felt sad at his words but did not answer back, quietly walking away.

A few days later, a cart loaded with hay overturned on a narrow, rocky path, and no matter how hard he tried, Rayan's large body could not fit through that narrow passage.

That was when the farmer remembered the little donkey. He brought him to the spot, and the donkey slipped lightly between the rocks, pulling the cart calmly and patiently until he brought it out safely, while Rayan watched with great embarrassment.

Rayan approached the donkey and apologized, saying, 'I was wrong to think that strength alone makes me better than others.' Rayan learned that every creature has its own special gift, and that humility makes the heart more beautiful than any race won.

The Lesson: Every creature has its own special gift, and humility is more beautiful than pride.