[Read more…] about The Peasant and The Apple TreeA Peasant was cutting down an apple tree despite pleas from animals living in it. He stopped when he found a hive with honey. Tree now doing fine!
Self-interest alone moves some men.
The Monkey and The Camel
[Read more…] about The Monkey and The CamelCamel saw how well the Monkey’s performance was received that Camel decided to get up and copy it. Silly Camel did so poorly he was run off.
It is absurd to ape our betters.
The Grasshopper and The Owl
[Read more…] about The Grasshopper and The OwlA Grasshopper bothered an Owl trying to sleep. The more the Owl complained the louder the Grasshopper became. Owl solved the problem; Grasshopper eaten.
Don’t be unreasonable against greater force.
The Shepherd and The Sheep
[Read more…] about The Shepherd and The SheepA Shepherd put his cloak on the ground and shook acorns on it for his sheep. The sheep ate the acorns and tore the cloak. Shepherd was not happy.
An appetite blinds men to their surrounds.
The Dogs and The Hides
[Read more…] about The Dogs and The HidesHungry Dogs saw hides in the river. They decided to drink up the river to get to the hides. Silly Dogs; they burst trying.
Attempt not impossibilities.
The Bitch and Her Whelps
[Read more…] about The Bitch and Her WhelpsA Bitch begged for space to have and rear her whelps. A Shepard granted her wish but when raised, the Bitch and her whelps decided to keep the space.
Those to whom you give kindness may turn on you.