Discord
"Discord" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine which is a part of his series 'Fables Choisies, mises en vers'. In this tale, De La Fontaine personifies discord as a figure, uses her to illustrate the destructive nature of division and disagreements. With philosophical depth, he suggests how unity can bring harmony and peace, while its absence can wreak chaos and devastation. This thought-provoking story brings out the direct tension between union and division, urging readers to ponder their own lives, relationships, and interactions.
Discord, who had the gods entangled About an apple--how they wrangled!-- Was driven from the skies at last, And to that animal came fast That they call Man; her brother, too, "Whether or no," who long'd to view Our ball of earth. Her father came-- Old "Thine and Mine"--the very same. She did much honour to our sphere By longing so much to be here; She cared not for the other race Who watch us from aerial space-- We were gross folk, not tamed the least, Who married without law or priest-- Discord no business had at all: The proper places where to call Scandal has orders to find out; She, a right busy, active scout, Falls quick to quarrel and debates, And always Peace anticipates: Blows up a spark into a blaze, Not to burn out for many days. Scandal, at length, complain'd she found No refuge certain above ground, And often lost her precious time: She must have shelter in this clime-- A point from whence she could send forth Discord, west, east, or south, or north. There were no nunneries then, you see: That made it difficult, may be. The inn of Wedlock was assign'd At last, and suited Scandal's mind.
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