[Read more…] about The Mice and The WeaselsMice and Weasels were fighting. The Mice picked their bravest to lead and made them generals. Mice fled when Weasels came but generals could not. Too bad.
The more honor the more danger.
The Ass, The Cock, and The Lion
[Read more…] about The Ass, The Cock, and The LionA cock scares a Lion away; the Ass thinks it was his bray that did it and chases after. Too bad for the Ass.
False confidence often leads into danger.
The Shepherd and The Sea
[Read more…] about The Shepherd and The SeaA Shepherd saw the calm seas and wanted to sail. He sold his Sheep and got some dates to sell overseas. His ship sank in a tempest and he lost everything.
Understand what you are doing before you do it.
The One-Eyed Doe
[Read more…] about The One-Eyed DoeA doe with one eye thought she was safe eating while looking shoreward but then missed the archer in the boat. Oh my!
You cannot escape your fate.
The Lion and The Boar
[Read more…] about The Lion and The BoarA Lion and Boar fought over water on a hot day. During a break in the fight they saw Vultures waiting for the loser. Instantly, the battle was over.
Better to be friends than fight.
The Lion and The Dolphin
[Read more…] about The Lion and The DolphinThe Lion and Dolphin made a pact to help each other. When the Lion was attacked he called for the Dolphin who could not come as he could not leave the sea.
The spirit may be willing, but the flesh may be unable.