a mole, a creature blind from birth, once said to his mother: “i am sure than i can see, mother!” in the desire to prove to him his mistake, his mother placed before him a few grains of frankincense, and asked, “what is it?’ the young mole said, “it is a pebble.” his mother exclaimed: “my son, i am afraid that you are not only blind, but that you have lost your sense of smell.
