The Mountain and the Squirrel

The mountain and the squirrel 
Had a quarrel, 
And the former called the latter, "little prig": 
Bun replied, 
You are doubtless very big, 
But all sorts of things and weather 
Must be taken in together
To make up a year, And a sphere. 
And I think it no disgrace 
To occupy my place.
If I'm not so large as you, 
You are not so small as I, 
And not half so spry: I'll not deny you make 
A very pretty squirrel track;
Talents differ; all is well and wisely put;
If I cannot carry forests on my back, 
Neither can you crack a nut.

 -R.W. Emerson