One day the Supreme Being took it into his head to give a great banquet in his palace of azure.
All the virtues were invited. Only the virtues… men he did not ask… only ladies.
There were a great many of them, great and small. The lesser virtues were more agreeable and genial than the great ones; but they all appeared in good humour, and chatted amiably together, as was only becoming for near
relations and friends.
But the Supreme Being noticed two charming ladies who seemed to be totally unacquainted.
The Host gave one of the ladies his arm and led her up to the other.
‘Beneficence!’ he said, indicating the first.
‘Gratitude!’ he added, indicating the second.
Both the virtues were amazed beyond expression; ever since the world had stood, and it had been standing a long time, this was the first time they had met.
The Banquet of the Supreme Being by Ivan Turgenev
Great photos!!!
Thank you!
Lovely pictures and very interesting story!
Thank you very much!
Love that kitty-cat. Oh, such beautiful/breath-taking garden. I also enjoyed yr words.Thanks for sharing.
Cheers!
P.S. Thank you for visiting my blog. Have a wonderful Sunday.
Thank you! I also love your words and pictures connecting cooking. Unfortunately, I am often too busy in my garden, so my blogging and reading others proceeds by fits and starts.