[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 Snake and A Crab
[Read more…] about A Snake and A CrabA Snake was advised by a Crab to give up bad dealings. Snake did not so Crab found the Snake and killed it. Snake should have listened to Crab.
Be frank and open in your dealings.
The Ass and His Purchaser
[Read more…] about The Ass and His PurchaserA man wanted to purchase an Ass and took him home for a trial. The Ass befriended the most idle of those the man already owned. Bye, bye Ass.
A man is known by the company he keeps.
The Two Bags
[Read more…] about The Two BagsMen are born with two bags; one in front carrying neighbor’s faults and one behind carrying their own faults.
Men see other’s faults but not their own.
The Jackdaw and The Fox
[Read more…] about The Jackdaw and The FoxDon’t deceive yourself. A Fox sees a jackdaw waiting for food from a tree with early fruit on it. The Fox tells the daw it is waiting in vain.
Don’t deceive yourself.
The Lark Burying Her Father
[Read more…] about The Lark Burying Her FatherA Lark found no place to bury her father and so used her head. This is why the Lark now has a crest.
Youth’s first duty is reverence to parents.