[Read more…] about A Thunny and A DolphinA Thunny and dolphin wash ashore. The Thunny was pleased to see the dolphin die first.
There is satisfaction in taking one’s enemy along if one has to die.
A Lark in A Net
[Read more…] about A Lark in A NetA Lark was caught and sentenced to death. The Lark complained that punishment did not fit the crime as all he took was a grain of corn; not jewels. Too bad.
When your adversary is also your judge, don’t bother arguing.
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.
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 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.
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.