In the fable as recounted by Phaedrus, the fly claims precedence since it tastes sacrifices even before the gods, and in the human sphere perches on crowned heads and makes free with any woman. The ant argues that taking liberties without a prior invitation proves nothing. Working for the common good is the true measure of worth, not vainglory, and winter will be the final arbiter.[2] On account of the ant’s boast of its industry and anticipation of winter, it has been argued that their debate is a derivative of the fable of the ant and the grasshopper.[3]