Nibbles said he had learnt that a healthy mind and body and the company of good people is better than wealth and that true knowledge is to know the difference between good and evil. He was happy in the forest and glad to have the crow and the tortoise for friends. They discussed the merits of sharing and giving things to others. Slow-Toes spoke about various good qualities like kindness and courage. He said that one should be generous and also careful about spending. “One should not, however, be petty and stingy like the jackal,” he said, “He saved till he died of it!” “What is that story?” asked the Mouse King. “I’ll tell you all about the jackal who had so much but wasted it by being petty,” said Slow-Toes as he began the jackal’s story.
Sharing Wisdom
