WILL MARK BRAINIST The Ants and the Grasshopper

One fine day in winter some Ants were busy drying their store of corn, which had got rather damp during a long spell of rain. Presently up came a Grasshopper and begged them to spare her a few grains. The Ants stopped work for a moment, though this was against their principles. They asked what the grasshopper was doing with himself all last summer. The Grasshopper replied, "I was so busy singing that I hadn't the time." "If you spent the summer singing," replied the Ants, "you can't do better than spend the winter dancing." And they chuckled and went on with their work.

Which of the following most closely reflects the message of the passage? (10 points)

Giving is better than receiving.

It is wise to prepare for the future.

Love can tame the wildest beast.

Do not be envious of others.