How he learnt it, and his parents before him, is a mystery, of which we can only say, God has taught them, we know not how.

But see what has happened--that just because dogs have learnt not to be selfish and to compete--that is, have become civilised and tame--therefore we let them live with us, and love them.

Because they try to be good in their simple way, therefore they too have all things added to them, and live far happier, and more comfortable lives than the selfish wolf and fox.
But why have not all animals found out that?
I cannot tell: there may be wise animals and foolish animals, as there are wise and foolish men.

Indeed there are.

I see a very wise animal there, who never competes; for she has learned something of the golden lesson--that it is more blessed to give than to receive; and she acts on what she has learnt, all day long.
Which do you mean?
Why, that is a bee.
Yes, it is a bee: and I wish I were as worthy in my place as that bee is in hers.