[Read more…] about The Fly and The Draught-MuleA Fly sat atop a Mule and said he should go faster or the Fly would bite him. The Mule did not care as he only answered to his driver.
Ignore complainers who have no influence.
The Wolf, The Fox, and The Ape
[Read more…] about The Wolf, The Fox, and The ApeAn Ape sat as judge between a Fox, accused of stealing, and Wolf, the accuser. After the trial, the Ape judged the Wolf lost nothing but the Fox stole it.
The dishonest, if they act honestly, get no credit.
The Goat and The Ass
[Read more…] about The Goat and The AssA Goat envied an Ass for the extra food. Goat advised the Ass to fall to get some rest from work. The Ass did but the lungs of a Goat healed him. Oooops!
Beware of envy.
The Lion and The Bull
[Read more…] about The Lion and The BullA Lion tried to trick a Bull to his lair by inviting to share a killed sheep. On approach, the Bull saw tools but no sheep and turned and left. Very wise!
When a man has both an interest and an inclination to betray us, there’s no trusting him.
The Wolf and The Goat
[Read more…] about The Wolf and The GoatA Wolf called to a Goat feeding to come to the meadow where there was better food. The Goat saw through the ruse. Smart Goat!
Be careful when your enemy invites you.
A Snake and A Crab
[Read more…] about A Snake and A CrabA Snake was advised by a Crab to give up bad dealings. Snake did not so Crab found the Snake and killed it. Snake should have listened to Crab.
Be frank and open in your dealings.