[Read more…] about The Dog and The HareWhile a Dog chased a Hare he sometimes nipped and sometimes fawned over the Hare. The Hare did not know what to think about the Dog’s bid for friendship.
No one can be a friend if you know not whether to trust or distrust him.
The Wasp and The Snake
[Read more…] about The Wasp and The SnakeA Wasp tormented a Snake close to death. The Snake decided to put his head under a wagon wheel in hopes to take the Wasp with him in death.
As a last resort take your enemy with you.
The Camel
[Read more…] about The CamelFirst scared by the sight of a Camel, a Man eventually became so comfortable around the Camel he allowed a child to ride him.
Use serves to overcome dread.
The Bowman and Lion
[Read more…] about The Bowman and LionA Lion (or Tiger) stands up to an archer only to find an arrow in his side. The Fox slyly asks if he really intended for that to happen. Unhappy Lion.
Be on guard against men who can strike from a distance.
Hares, Foxes and Eagles
[Read more…] about Hares, Foxes and EaglesIn a war with Eagles, the Hares called for Foxes to help. The Foxes said they did not know the Hares or who they were fighting and so demurred.
Count the cost before you commit yourselves.
The Wolves and The Sheepdogs
[Read more…] about The Wolves and The SheepdogsWolves argued the Sheepdogs should give them the sheep as the master only gave the dogs bones. The Sheepdogs agreed and the Wolves immediately killed them.
Don’t be taken in by your enemy.