[Read more…] about The Cat and The MiceA cat came to a house with mice and started to feast. The mice hid and the cat, thinking to fool them, hung itself from a peg as a bag. Didn’t work.
Do not put yourself at the mercy of a known enemy.
The Flea and The Wrestler
[Read more…] about The Flea and The WrestlerA Flea bit a Wrestler who called out to Hercules for help. None came even after the second bite. Seems Hercules answered but said: “No.”
We petition gods for minor matters, yet take offense if such petitions are not granted.
The Monkey and The Fishermen
[Read more…] about The Monkey and The FishermenA Monkey watched a Fisherman cast his nets and determined to try the same after the Fisherman left. Monkey got caught in the reeds and died. Too bad.
Imitation is no substitute for knowledge.
The Birdcatcher, The Partridge, and The Cock
[Read more…] about The Birdcatcher, The Partridge, and The CockA bird catcher caught nothing and had to pick between his partridge lure and a rooster. Good bye rooster despite a good argument.
Necessity knows no law.
The Fox and The Woodcutter
[Read more…] about The Fox and The WoodcutterA Fox sought and was granted shelter in a home. Huntsmen asked about the Fox; the owner denied seeing one but pointed at the house. Fox lucky signal missed.
Conscience is as answerable for actions as words.
The Swollen Fox
[Read more…] about The Swollen FoxA Fox took himself through a small hole to eat his fill of what’s inside. Now too big to get back out the Fox has to wait until he returns to normal size.
Don’t be greedy.