[Read more…] about The Hart and The VineDo not mistreat those who help you. A Hart (stag) hides from hunters in vines. The Hart starts to nibble on the vines and gives himself away. Too bad.
Do not mistreat those who help you.
A Boasting Mule
[Read more…] about A Boasting MuleWhen a Mule was happy he thought his parent was a spirited Horse. The next day he was put to work and realized he was only a Mule.
A bragging fool raised up is only ashamed of his father.
The Thief and The Innkeeper
[Read more…] about The Thief and The InnkeeperA Thief hired a room with the idea of stealing something to pay for it. Nothing found. So, instead of stealing, the thief scared the Innkeeper.
Every tale is not to be believed.
The Eagle, Cat, and Wild Sow
[Read more…] about The Eagle, Cat, and Wild SowWhile living in the same tree, a cat decided to fool the eagle above and sow below. The cat told each the other would attack. Paralyzed with fear they died.
Don’t let fear paralyze you.
The Fox and The Hedgehog
[Read more…] about The Fox and The HedgehogA Fox with its tail caught was a feast for Mosquitoes. A Hedgehog offered to remove them. Fox said no; those on him were full; new would take more blood.
Consider carefully before changing your situation.
The Stag, The Wolf, and The Sheep
[Read more…] about The Stag, The Wolf, and The SheepA Stag asked to borrow wheat from a Sheep and said he would leave a Wolf as a bond. The Sheep, understandably, did not think much of this offer.
Two wrongs do not make a right.