[Read more…] about The Walnut TreeA fruitful Walnut Tree by a road was attacked by passers-by to get the nuts. The Tree lamented his position.
You always hurt the one you love.
The Wolf and The Fox
[Read more…] about The Wolf and The FoxA large Wolf was nicknamed Lion. Believing this he moved to live with Lions. A Fox observed he might be a lion among wolves; but, was a wolf among lions.
Know yourself and your limits.
Two Frogs
[Read more…] about Two FrogsOne Frog lived in a pond while another Frog lived by the road. The Pond Frog asked the other to come but the Road Frog said no. Road Frog crushed. Too bad.
A willful man will have his way to his own hurt.
The Serpent and The Eagle
[Read more…] about The Serpent and The EagleSerpent had the best of an Eagle when a man freed the Eagle. Serpent put venom into the man’s water but the Eagle knocked it out of his hand. Man lived.
Help those who help you.
The Hart and The Vine
[Read more…] about The Hart and The VineDo not mistreat those who help you. A Hart (stag) hides from hunters in vines. The Hart starts to nibble on the vines and gives himself away. Too bad.
Do not mistreat those who help you.
A Boasting Mule
[Read more…] about A Boasting MuleWhen a Mule was happy he thought his parent was a spirited Horse. The next day he was put to work and realized he was only a Mule.
A bragging fool raised up is only ashamed of his father.