[Read more…] about An Ass, An Ape, and A MoleAn Ass and an Ape were complaining about what they did not have. A Mole pointed out that their complaint was minor compared with his lack of sight.
Be thankful for what nature has given you.
A Galled Ass and A Raven
[Read more…] about A Galled Ass and A RavenAn Ass with an open sore had a Raven pick at the sore. The groom laughed. A passing Wolf noted if he had done that, he would be killed. Injustice!!!
Not everyone is treated alike.
An Ostrich, Birds, and Beasts
[Read more…] about An Ostrich, Birds, and BeastsThe Ostrich appears as both bird and beast. To the birds he showed his wings and beak; to the beasts he showed feet. After, both accepted him.
Sometimes a half-truth is necessary.
A Fox and A Hare to Jupiter
[Read more…] about A Fox and A Hare to JupiterA Fox and a Hare prayed to Jupiter for the benefit each other had: Fox for swiftness and Hare for slyness. Jupiter said each should not covet. Make due.
Do not pray for more than your due.
A Sow and A Dog
[Read more…] about A Sow and A DogA Sow and Dog argued. The Sow swore by Venus she would disembowel the Dog if he did not mend ways. Dog said few ate pork; Sow said nobody ate Dog.
When you can’t argue, confound.
A Boar and A Horse
[Read more…] about A Boar and A HorseA Boar dirtied water a Horse wanted to drink. Going to Man, the Horse agreed to be ridden to the water so Man could kill Boar. Horse never got released.
Be careful how you take revenge; you could end up a slave.