Quote by Leonardo DaVinci, note book

The fox when it sees a flock of herons or magpies or birds of that kind, suddenly flings himself on the ground with his mouth open to look as he were dead; and these birds want to peck at his tongue, and he bites off their heads.

The fox when it sees a flock of herons or magpies or birds o

Summary

This quote describes a cunning and deceptive behavior of a fox. It explains how the fox pretends to be dead and lures birds such as herons, magpies, and other similar species to approach him. When the birds come closer to peck at the fox's tongue, thinking that he is deceased, the fox swiftly bites off their heads. The quote portrays the fox's intelligence and strategic approach to catching its prey.

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Deception/lying

By Leonardo DaVinci, note book

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