[Read more…] about The Crow and MercuryA Crow was caught but released by Apollo on promise of an offering. The offering was never made so when the Crow as again captured no other god helped.
Lie once and you may not be believed later.
The Wasps, Partridges, and The Farmer
[Read more…] about The Wasps, Partridges, and The FarmerWasps and Partridges asked a Farmer for water and promised doing tasks in return. The Farmer said his Oxen do that work already so he would water them.
Charity begins at home, but this does not prevent the further exercise of it.
The Wolf and The Horse
[Read more…] about The Wolf and The HorseA wolf met a Horse coming out of a field of oats. Wolf advised Horse to eat the fine oats. Horse was on to the Wolf as oats are not the food of Wolves.
Men of evil reputation, when they perform a good deed, fail to get credit for it.
The Cobbler Turned Doctor
[Read more…] about The Cobbler Turned DoctorA Cobbler’s business had a downturn. The Cobbler decided to try doctoring with a cure-all potion. When he was sick he was asked to drink the potion. No way!
Beware of those not trained in their craft.
The Dogs and The Fox
[Read more…] about The Dogs and The FoxFox found Dogs tearing apart a lion skin. Fox told the Dogs they would have a problem if the Lion were still in the skin.
It is easy to kick a man that is down.
The Blind Man and The Whelp
[Read more…] about The Blind Man and The WhelpA blind man was known to identify animals by their young. A whelp of a wolf was presented. He could not say Fox or Wolf but did say to not put with Sheep.
Evil tendencies are shown in early life.