A Swan only sings when about to die; not on command.
Chambry (The Swan and the Master)
Note: The Chambry collection is published in Greek. AI was used to translate the Greek to this text:
They say that swans sing at the time of their death. And indeed, someone who came upon a swan being sold and heard that it was the most melodious creature, bought it. And once, having dinner guests, he approached and urged it to sing during the drinking. But while it then remained silent, later, when it realized it was about to die, it began to lament itself. When its master heard this, he said: “Well then, if you do not sing otherwise unless you are dying, I was foolish, who then urged you (to sing), but did not sacrifice you.”
Thus some people, the things which they are not willing to grant willingly, they accomplish unwillingly.
How do you think an AI might simplify this fable? Here is one answer, and the illustration above was made from this simplification:
The Swan Who Sang Only at Death
Once there was a man who bought a swan, believing it would fill his house with sweet music. He invited friends to hear it sing, but the swan stayed silent. Only when it felt death coming did it pour out its beautiful song. The man sighed, realizing that some gifts come only when it is too late to enjoy them.
Moral
Some blessings cannot be coaxed by force, but appear only at their appointed time.
Perry. #233