[Read more…] about The Crow and The SheepThe Crow bothered a Sheep who said a Dog would not have stood for the abuse. The Crow pointed out that he picked his targets just for that reason.
Pick your enemies.
The Eagle and The Fox
[Read more…] about The Eagle and The FoxAn Eagle and Fox befriended each other. The Eagle, hungry, brought a Fox kit to her young. The Fox was delighted when some hot meat burned the Eagle’s nest.
God is the ultimate judge.
Jupiter, Neptune, Minerva, and Momus
[Read more…] about Jupiter, Neptune, Minerva, and MomusMomus was asked to judge the labors of other gods. Momus was jealous and so criticized the work of each. Jupiter saw through this and expelled him.
Judge honestly or not at all.
The Dove and The Crow
[Read more…] about The Dove and The CrowA caged Dove boasted to a Crow about all the young. The Crow pointed out to the Dove that having many young is good but it’s better for them to be free.
Many children are a great blessing; but a few good ones are a greater.
The Goods and The Ills
[Read more…] about The Goods and The IllsThe Goods were driven away by many Ills. Jupiter advised them that influencing man one at a time rather than all at once would get them past the Ills.
Good things happen less often.
The Flea and The Ox
[Read more…] about The Flea and The OxA Flea and Ox discussed their treatment by man. The Ox bore the work for the reward of being patted. The Flea commented that such patting would kill it.
A reward for one might be destruction for another.