If Nature had given to animals the necessity of clothing themselves, and of buying their food, the race of quadrupeds would inevitably be destroyed. Therefore it is that they find their food without trouble,—without gardener to gather it, purchaser to buy it, cook to prepare it, or carver to cut it up; whilst their skin…

A good deed is never lost. He who sows courtesy reaps benefit; and he who gathers kindness gathers love. Pleasure bestowed on a grateful mind was never barren, but always brings a good recompense; and that is the moral of the story I am going to tell you. Once upon a time a woman who…

We all know the story of Rapunzel by the Brothers Grimm? If your answer is no, you should immediately read it here. However, it is more likely that you know Rapunzel. But do you also know Petrosinella (or Parsley)? It’s said to be the original version of Rapunzel written by Italian Giambattista Basile. Jacob and Wilhelm…