owls are the most courteous, single — hearted and faithful creatures living. You must never be familiar, rude or vulgar with them, or make them look … - T. H. White

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owls are the most courteous, single — hearted and faithful creatures living. You must never be familiar, rude or vulgar with them, or make them look ridiculous. Their mother is Athene, the goddess of wisdom, and, although they are often ready to play the buffoon to amuse you, such conduct is the prerogative of the truly wise.