[Read more…] about The Ass and The ChargerAn Ass bemoaned his treatment compared with a horse. The horse was taken into battle and died. The Ass thought better of his previous opinion.
Be content with your station.
The Panther and The Shepherds
[Read more…] about The Panther and The ShepherdsA Panther fell into a well. Some fed him and some pelted him. Overnight he recovered strength and leaped out of the well. He killed those who abused him.
Enemies are made by injury not kindness.
The Camel and Jupiter
[Read more…] about The Camel and JupiterThe Camel complained to Jupiter about his stature relative to other animals. Jupiter was angry at this and that is why now Camels have shorter ears.
The Gods will deal with those who do not honor them.
The Lion and The Shepherd
[Read more…] about The Lion and The ShepherdA Shepherd encountered an ailing Lion and took a thorn out of its paw. At a later encounter the Lion remembered the Shepherd and did not kill him.
Return favors and favors will be bestowed on you.
The Viper and The File
[Read more…] about The Viper and The FileIt is useless attacking the insensible. A viper (or snake), in vain, attempts to bite a steel file.
It is useless attacking the insensible.
The Mules and The Robbers
[Read more…] about The Mules and The RobbersOne mule carried treasure proudly; one carried grain. Robbers beset them and noticed the proud mule. They took the treasure and wounded the mule. Other OK.
Flaunt wealth and thieves will know you have wealth.