Which mother is right?

 

‘Seek someone, cling to him,

Lean on him, rely on him

And be prepared to die with him,’

A climber taught its seedlings.

 

‘Repel the next, stand alone,

Spread wings, rely on self,

And be prepared to brave the storm,’

A tree taught its saplings.

 

Which mother is right?

31.08.2005