A Shepherd, counting his Sheep one day, discovered that a number of them were missing. They say that Jupiter punished him so, because he was such a lazy stay-at-home that he would not go to Jupiters wedding, even when especially invited. You have done them great honor by eating them up. The Flies were quickly smeared from head to foot with honey. They drove him very slowly, for they thought they would have a better chance to sell him if they kept him in good condition. A single look was enough to send the Fox off at top speed for the nearest hiding place. But when he came back and saw how many of the flock had been killed and carried off, he knew how foolish to trust a Wolf.
There are many who pretend to despise and belittle that which is beyond their reach.