- The dog says that he receives so much of compliments on account of his teeth, yet he never uses a tooth brush or chewing sticks!
- The sheep thinks she makes life uncomfortable for the shepherd by wetting her tail; but indeed she simply makes life uncomfortable for herself.
- The house fowl says that it is because she was not present at the animal meeting where the decision was taken, that it was resolved that her offspring should be the item used for cheap sacrifices.
- The domestic fowl says that by the time she finishes the daily responsibility of fending for his god and for his destiny, it is too dark to fend for herself.
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