Once upon a time, there was a nonconforming sparrow who decided not to fly south for winter. Soon the weather turned so cold, however, that he reluctantly started to head south. In a short time ice began to form on his wings and he fell to earth in a barnyard. Just then a cow passed by and crapped on the sparrow. The bird thought it was the end, but the manure warmed him and defrosted his wings. Warm and happy, he started to sing. Just then a cat came by, heard the chirping, cleared away the manure and ate the bird.

Now, it may seem that there are no lessons here but there are. In fact three:

Everyone who shits on you is not necessarily your enemy.

Everyone who gets you out of the shit is not necessarily your friend.

If you are warm and happy in a pile of shit, keep your mouth shut.

Some food for thought as too what the three statement actually means....