[Read more…] about The Milkmaid and Her PailA Milkmaid went to market with her pail on her head. She was lost in thought about the profits and what she will do with them and tripped. No more milk.
Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.
The Hen and The Fox
[Read more…] about The Hen and The FoxA fox tried hard to get a roosting Hen out of a tree but the Hen knew better than to come down to her doom. Good show.
Beware of interested friendships.
The Blind Man and The Lame Man
[Read more…] about The Blind Man and The Lame ManA Blind Man and Lame Man cooperated to complete a journey. The Blind Man carried the Lame Man who served as the pair’s eyes.
Cooperation can be helpful.
The Litigious Cats
[Read more…] about The Litigious CatsTwo Cats let a Monkey split stolen cheese. Monkey cut odd pieces and ate the difference trying to make them equal. Monkey ate last small piece as his fee.
Justice is in the eye of the beholder.
The Hermit and The Bear
[Read more…] about The Hermit and The BearA Bear guarded a sleeping Hermit from flies except for one which landed on the Hermit’s nose. The Bear killed the fly but also bruised the Hermit’s face.
An imprudent friend often does as much mischief as the worst enemy.
The Mouse and The Weasel
[Read more…] about The Mouse and The WeaselA Weasel watched a Mouse go into the corn storage through a small hole. The Mouse ate so much he could not get back out without dieting. Weasel was amused.
Gluttony is a sin.