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FableNº 348

The Swallow and the Crow Disputing Their Beauty

The swallow and the crow were disputing over their beauty. To the swallow's arguments the crow replied, "Your beauty blooms only during the spring season, whereas I have a body that defies even the winter."

Enduring strength is worth more than short-lived beauty.
Moral

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