[Read more…] about The Frightened LionImaginary fears are the worst. A frightened lion gets scared by a bullfrog while crossing a swamp.
Imaginary fears are the worst.
The Laborer and The Nightingale
[Read more…] about The Laborer and The NightingaleA Nightingale was caught and caged then asked to sing. He refused but said on release three secrets would be told. The three all said to keep what you have.
Keep what you have.
The Four Oxen and The Lion
[Read more…] about The Four Oxen and The LionFour oxen stood back to back against a lion. They quarreled and the Lion picked each off one by one in turn.
United we stand, divided we fall.
Androcles
[Read more…] about AndroclesAndrocles, a slave, heard a Lion in pain. He took a thorn from the Lion’s paw. Later Androcles found himself in the arena against a Lion. Same one. Lucky!
Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.
The Frogs’ Complaint Against The Sun
[Read more…] about The Frogs’ Complaint Against The SunThe Sun wanted to wed. The Frogs complained to Jupiter about how that might further dry up their living area.
Watch the actions of your enemy.
The Rose and The Amaranth
[Read more…] about The Rose and The AmaranthAn Amaranth envied a rose but the rose said it would rather have the immortal life of the Amaranth.
Accept your own fate.