What does this poem translate to in English?

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What is the English translation of the following poem?
On the edge of a pond, the duck was saying: “To what animal did heaven give the gifts that I possess? I am of water, land, and air. When I tire of walking, if I feel like it, I can fly; if I feel like it, I can swim.” 
A clever snake, which had been listening, called out with a hiss and said: “Handsome sir, there’s no need to boast so much; for you neither walk like a stag, nor fly like a hawk, nor swim like a carp. Remember, what’s important and rare is not to understand everything, but to be skilled at something.” 
Please avoid using a simple translator, as that often results in nonsense.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

This is my best attempt at it:On the edge of  a pond, a duck was saying: &ndash; &iquest;To which animal has heaven given the gifts I have been awarded?I&rsquo;m of water, earth and air. When I tire of walking, if it pleases me so, I fly; if it pleases me so, I swim;An astute snake, who had been listening, called him (whistling), and said: &ndash; Mister handsome, you shouldn&rsquo;t boast so much; because neither do you walk as a deer, nor fly like a falcon, or swim as a barbel. An so, be informed, the important thing and rare to find isn&rsquo;t to be knowledgeable about everything, but being skilled in something.

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