Once upon a time there was a non-conforming sparrow who decided not to fly south for the winter.
However, soon after, the weather turned so cold that he reluctantly began to fly south.
In a short time ice began to form on his wings, and he fell to earth in a barnyard, almost frozen.

A cow passed by and crapped on the little sparrow. The sparrow thought it was the end, but the manure warmed him and defrosted his wings.

Thus, warm and happy and able to breathe, he started to sing.

Just then a large cat came by, and hearing the sounds began to investigate.
The cat cleared away the manure, found the chirping bird, and promptly ate him.

This story contains three morals :

1. Everyone who shits on you is not necessarily your enemy.
2. Everyone who gets you out of the shit is not necessarily your friend.
3. If you are warm and happy in a pile of shit keep your mouth shut.