This classic poem (published in 1872) teaches children about perspective and understanding in a fun, memorable way!
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Quaint Classes for rids, Quick Class, Quick Classes for kids, Quiet Class rigid. The Blind Man and the Elephant by John Godfrey Sachs. It was six men of Indostan to learning much inclined, who went to see the elephant, though all of them were blind, that each, by observation might satisfy his mind. The first approached the elephant, and, happening to fall against his broad and sturdy side, at once, began to ball. God, bless me, But the elephant is nothing but a wall. The second, feeling of the tusk, cried, oh, what have we here? So very round and smooth and sharp? To me, tis mighty clear. This wonder of an elephant is very like a spear. The third approached the animal, and, happening to take the squirming trunk within his hands, I see, quoth he, the elephant is very like a snake. The fourth reached out his eager hand and felt about the knee. What most this wondrous beast is like is mighty plain, quoth he? Tis clear enough, the elephant is very like a tree. The fifth, who chanced to touch the ear set in the blindest man can tell what this resembles. Most deny the fact who can this marvel of an elephant is very like a fan the sixth no sooner had begun about the beast to grope than season on the swinging tail that fell within his scope. I see, quoth he the elephant is very like a rope. And so these men of understand disputed, loud and long, each in his own opinion exceeding, stiff and strong, though each was partly in the right, and all were in the wrong. So oft in theologic war was the disputants. I ween tread on in utter ignorance of what each other mean, and prayed about the elephant. Not one of them has seen. Thanks for listening to Quick Classics for Kids. I hope you enjoyed today's story. Don't forget We share short and timeless tales, poems, and fables perfect for bedtime, classrooms, and family story time. If you liked this episode, please follow the show, leave a review, and share it with a friend. Until next time, keep imagining, keep wondering, and keep reading Quick a class