[Read more…] about The Eagle and The JackdawAn Eagle was bothered by a Daw who made up attributes to praise the Eagle in order to curry favor. Didn’t work. Eagle saw through it and kicked the Daw out.
False praise leads to disaster.
The Vain Glow-Worm
[Read more…] about The Vain Glow-WormA Glow-worm was well respected in his group. A flatterer came up and said he should move up in society. Glow-worm said no; he would not be as important.
None are so empty as those who are full of themselves.
The Club Of Birds
[Read more…] about The Club Of BirdsThe Birds decided to form a club. Each gave their qualifications in turn. The Kite felt he was best of all. The Birds fled from he who might be a tyrant.
Everyone is partial to themselves; worst is the tyrant.
The Bee And The Butterflies
[Read more…] about The Bee And The ButterfliesOne Butterfly landed on top of a leaf, another below. One called the tree green and the other white. A Bee said both were right; top and bottom differ.
Get all the facts to avoid arguments.
The Wolf Grown Old
[Read more…] about The Wolf Grown OldAn old Wolf was chased out of the Pack to be on his own. He happened on some carrion which drew other Wolves who ate the carrion. Too bad.
Riches may gain you friends; false friends.
The Hunted Fox
[Read more…] about The Hunted FoxA Fox hunted for depredations on poultry was discovered and escaped only after severe blows. He complained to Foxes about the beating he clearly deserved.
It is easy to complain about things done to you but hard to remember those you have done.