Read the following story, The Plane Tree by Aesop:
Question 2
Two travellers, walking in the noonday sun, sought the shade of a widespreading tree to rest. As they lay looking up among the pleasant leaves, they saw that it was a Plane Tree.
"How useless is the Plane!" said one of them. "It bears no fruit whatever, and only serves to litter the ground with leaves."
"Ungrateful creatures!" said a voice from the Plane Tree. "You lie here in my cooling shade, and yet you say I am useless! Thus ungratefully, O Jupiter, do men receive their blessings!"
Which of the following statements best summarizes the message or underlying meaning of the story?
We often don't appreciate that which is plain or obvious; instead of taking something for granted, appreciate the simple things in life, like the cool shade of a plane tree.
We shouldn't allow someone else-even a good friend-to speak for us; regardless of how good that friend might be, you should always speak for yourself.
Too often we expect gratitude in exchange for kindness; treat someone with kindness for the sake of being kind and not for the grateful word you might receive.
We should never speak ill of someone behind their back for we could learn they have been listening all along