moral or just common sense?

I read a lot of fables with morals at the end of the story but learned very early life isn't a bed of roses & the morals are actually just common sense. Here's a small anecdote picked just to prove the point.
A little bird somewhere was flying as winter was approaching. Chilly winds were blowing.It got so cold it froze up and fell to the ground in a large field. While it was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on it. As it lay there in the pile of cow dung, it began to realize how warm it was. The dung was actually making him warm! He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began chirping in joy.

A passing cat heard the little bird singing, and came to investigate. Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out-and then ate him.

The morals of the story are:

1. Not everyone who drops shit on you is your enemy.

2. Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your friend.

3. When you're in deep shit, keep your mouth shut!