[Read more…] about The Fox Who Lost His TailA Fox lost his tail in a trap and tried to get fellow foxes to trim their tails. They saw through the ruse.
Distrust advice from someone who stands to gain.
The Goatherd and The Wild Goats
[Read more…] about The Goatherd and The Wild GoatsA goatherd put his Goats with wild Goats and prized the wild and so fed them better than his hoping they would stay. They did not and his Goats suffered.
Old friends should not be sacrificed for new ones.
The Lion, The Mouse, and The Fox
[Read more…] about The Lion, The Mouse, and The FoxA Lion was asleep when a Mouse ran over his mane waking him. He searched for the Mouse not out of fear but because of his familiarity and ill-breeding.
Small liberties can be large offenses.
The Oxen and The Butchers
[Read more…] about The Oxen and The ButchersSome Oxen wanted the destruction of the Butchers. A wiser member of the herd said to wait; Butchers slaughter skillfully; If gone unskilled will do the job.
Do not rush to change evils.
The Salt Merchant and His Ass
[Read more…] about The Salt Merchant and His AssA Salt Merchant loaded an Ass who slipped in water. Load lightened, second time the Ass fell on purpose. Third time Merchant loaded sponges. Water is heavy.
You can fool someone only so many times.
The Sick Stag
[Read more…] about The Sick StagVisitors to a sick Stag each ate some of his food. The Stag died of hunger not illness.
Evil friends are no comfort.