[Read more…] about The Philosopher and The ParrotA Philosopher spent all on a talkative Parrot so that the Parrot could teach him things he had never heard from others.
Having a free tongue may be more of a hindrance than help.
The Parrot
[Read more…] about The ParrotA Parrot from the Indies was made a favorite. Asked why he was treated well, he said that at home he was common; here he was a rarity.
The rare may be common and the common may be rare.
The Parrot
[Read more…] about The ParrotA Widower wanted a Parrot to pass the time. Many at the shop repeated inane phrases; one silent appeared to think more. Bought that and it wasn’t true.
Quick decisions are often wrong decisions.