A Dove saw an Ant fall into a brook. said a Mother Crab to her son. They hardly dared blink for fear of losing him out of their sight a single instant. There none would dare harm them. Sir, said the Dog, with a grin, I shall be delighted to have you eat me. No small fry for me, he said. He expected to scare the Cranes just by swinging the sling in the air, and shouting loudly at them. Let me drive the flies away, he said kindly. He was sure that she, with her long neck and bill, would easily be able to reach the bone and pull it out. As for the Cat, he eats us. So be thankful, my child, that you escaped with your life, and, as long as you live, never judge people by their looks.
Boast of one thing and you will be found lacking in that and a few other things as well.