[Read more…] about The Thieves and The CockThieves stole a Cock who pleaded for life saying he serviced man by waking him. The thieves thought this all the better reason to kill and eat the bird.
The safeguards of virtue are hateful to those with evil intentions.
The Flea and The Man
[Read more…] about The Flea and The ManA Flea begged for his life after biting a man. No argument the Flea used could be enough to sway the man from killing the evil Flea.
Tolerate no evil.
The Partridge and The Fowler
[Read more…] about The Partridge and The FowlerThe Partridge begged for life from the hunter by saying he would deliver many of his fellows instead. The hunter would have nothing of this betrayal.
A traitor undermines the foundations of society.
The Ant and The Dove
[Read more…] about The Ant and The DoveA dove about to be caught in a tree was scared away because an ant, seeing the problem, stung the bird catcher who then yelled.
Return favors given to you.
The Dog and The Oyster
[Read more…] about The Dog and The OysterThe Dog ate an Oyster thinking it was an egg. He suffered greatly in his stomach due to this rash action. Dog should have thought before acting.
They who act without sufficient thought, will often fall into unsuspected danger.
The Wolf and The Lion
[Read more…] about The Wolf and The LionThe Wolf killed a sheep. While carrying it he met a Lion who took the sheep. Wolf complained about the theft but the Lion pointed out the hypocrisy in that.
The strong prevail.