THE SWALLOW and the Crow had a contention about their plumage.  The Crow put an end to the dispute by saying, "Your feathers are all very well in the spring, but mine protect me against the winter."  

      Fair weather friends are not worth much. 

      燕子与乌鸦燕子与乌鸦争吵谁最美丽。乌鸦对燕子说：“春天才能看到你美丽的外貌，我的身体却可以抵御冬季的严寒。”

      这是说，健康的身体是最漂亮的外貌。