[Read more…] about The Peacock and The CraneA Peacock was strutting before a Crane saying how beautiful he was. The Crane pointed out that it could fly with his feathers instead of just strut around.
Fine feathers don’t make fine birds.
A Jackdaw and Peacock Feathers
[Read more…] about A Jackdaw and Peacock FeathersA fine bird is more than fine feathers. A Jackdaw tried to make itself look pretty using peacock feathers. It had to flee when found out. What a rout.
A fine bird is more than fine feathers
The Peacock
[Read more…] about The PeacockJuno gave the Peacock a large train of feathers as requested. The Peacock was the envy of all until he tried to fly. Ostentation doesn’t fly well.
Be careful what you ask for.
The Peacock and The Magpie
[Read more…] about The Peacock and The MagpieThe Birds wanted a king and the Peacock applied. He was almost elected due to his beauty but a Magpie asked practical questions. Peacock failed.
Kings must be suited for the job and not just a vain pretender.
The Peacock and Juno
[Read more…] about The Peacock and JunoA Peacock wanted to have a nice voice as well as looking pretty. Juno said: “No.”
Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.