Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel(争论). All thought that they were the best. The most important. The most useful. Green said, “Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and of hope. I was chosen for grass, trees and leaves. Without me, all animals would die. Look over the countryside and you will see that I am in the most.” Blue interrupted, “You only think about the earth, but consider the sky and the sea. It is the water that is the basis of life and drawn up by the clouds from the deep sea. Without my peace, you would all be nothing.” Red couldn’t stand it any longer and he shouted out, “I am the ruler of all of you. I am blood - life’s blood! I am the color of danger and of bravery(勇气). I bring fire into the blood. Without me, the earth would be as empty as the moon. I am the color of passion and of love, the red rose, the poinsettia(一品红)and the poppy(罂粟红).” Finally Indigo spoke, more quietly than all the others, “Think of me. I am the color of silence. You hardly notice me, but without me you all become pale. I represent twilight and deep water. You need me for balance(平衡)and inner peace.”
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