[Read more…] about The Wolf and The SheepA Wolf asking a passing Sheep for water. The Sheep demurred saying that if he brought water he would become supper. Smart Sheep.
Judge charity requests by actions, not words.
A Man Bitten By The Dog
[Read more…] about A Man Bitten By The DogA Man bitten by a Dog was advised to feed the Dog bread soaked in the wound. Others pointed out what a bad idea it was to give the Dogs an appetite for Man.
It is unwise to reward when one should punish.
The Mouse and The Frog
[Read more…] about The Mouse and The FrogA Mouse and Frog fought so hard they did not notice a Hawk overhead. The Hawk saw them and swooped down and carried them both off to supper.
When fools fight others run away with the prize.
The Fir Tree and The Bramble
[Read more…] about The Fir Tree and The BrambleA tree argues with a bramble about status when the lumberjack comes to cut the tree down. Oooops.
Better poverty without care, than riches with.
The Old Man and Death
[Read more…] about The Old Man and DeathAn Old Man was tired of picking up sticks and called on Death to take him. Death arrived and the Old Man asked him to pick up the sticks. Changed his mind.
Be careful what you wish for.
The Swallow, The Serpent, and The Court of Justice
[Read more…] about The Swallow, The Serpent, and The Court of JusticeA Swallow nested on the Court of Justice. A Snake came and ate her babies. She bemoaned how she got no justice where others did.
Justice is fickle.