[Read more…] about An Ape and FoxApe became king through tricks. A Fox noticed a trap and led the Ape to it. The Ape was caught by the trap and complained. Fox: he should have known better.
Rulers should tend to business; a bad choice exposes authority to scorn.
Jupiter and a Serpent
[Read more…] about Jupiter and a SerpentA Serpent brought the gift of a rose to Jupiter who refused the gift as accepting it would put him in debt to a Serpent. Not a good thing.
If you receive a gift you must befriend the giver.
An Ant and A Fly
[Read more…] about An Ant and A FlyAn ant and fly disputed their respective merits. The fly boasted about being on royalty; the ant talked about toiling for a living. The ant won.
Work honestly and you won’t be scorned.
A Wild Ass and A Tame
[Read more…] about A Wild Ass and A TameA Wild Ass envied the pasture and care given a Tame Ass until, one day, he came upon the Tame Ass pulling a cart and being whipped. Wild savored freedom.
The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
A Wolf and A Fox
[Read more…] about A Wolf and A FoxA Fox knew a Wolf was holed up and told a Shepherd where the den was. Shepherd killed Wolf and Fox moved into den. Shepherd came back. Bye, bye Fox.
Take pleasure when thieves destroy themselves.
A Thrush and A Swallow
[Read more…] about A Thrush and A SwallowA Thrush’s mother disapproved of her son’s friendship with a Swallow. The Thrush and Swallow live at different seasons. One would kill the other.
Know the nature of those you deal with.