A Fox and a Leopard, resting lazily after a generous dinner, amused themselves by disputing about their good looks. He had been working since sunrise and his strokes were not so sure as they had been early that morning. Indeed, said the Dolphin. Then of course you often visit Piraeus. That would be a very simple matter. Why is there always this hostility between us? they said. It was the King and his retinue. Well sir, she said, if I must stay awake, I am going to settle right down to enjoy your singing. You will have to stay there till you feel just like you did when you went in. A timid little Mouse came upon him unexpectedly, and in her fright and haste to get away, ran across the Lion's nose. Instead of flying up to greet the first rays of the morning sun or to bathe in the rosy light among the floating clouds at sunset, he would have to walk the ground more encumbered and oppressed than any common barnyard fowl.
Take care of the little things and the big things will take care of themselves.