The Fly

Deutsche Fassung ← Book contents 11 March 1842 [Fl.01_002,01] It will not have escaped your notice, and you will often have observed, how nimbly the fly scampers on its six little feet over an upright, highly polished surface, just as it does over a table that lies perfectly level. [Fl.01_002,02] How is this possible for…

Deutsche Fassung ← Book contents 15 March 1842 [Fl.01_003,01] What we have learned about the fly so far is certainly wonderful, indeed more than wonderful. But one of the much greater wonders of this little creature lies in its purpose and in the way it fulfils it. [Fl.01_003,02] How many purposes does this little creature…

Deutsche Fassung ← Book contents 16 March 1842 [Fl.01_004,01] We have now seen how this little creature fulfils its purpose with respect to the negative pole. Yet what we have learned is only part of its purpose on that side. It has many secondary purposes as well. A wise master of a household assigns each…

Deutsche Fassung ← Book contents 17 March 1842 [Fl.01_005,01] You have often experienced on a warm summer’s day, especially on a sultry afternoon, how a sweet sleep seeks to overtake a tired person. Those still in the full vigour of youth can drive it away by various means, especially physical movement or other engaging activities…

Deutsche Fassung ← Book contents 18 March 1842 [Fl.01_006,01] You will surely have noticed that flies particularly like to settle wherever there is a little something to eat. That is why they come in large numbers as uninvited guests at meals and eagerly fall upon the food and whatever is left of it. You will…