The Lioness

by Aesop

A CONTROVERSY prevailed among the beasts of the field, as to which of the animals deserved the most credit for producing the greatest number of whelps at a birth. They rushed clamorously into the presence of the Lioness, and demanded of her the settlement of the dispute. And you, they said, how many sons have you at a birth? The Lioness laughed at them, and said: Why! I have only one; but that one is altogether a thorough-bred Lion.

Moral:
The value is in the worth, not in the number.