A Musician had a music room that made him sound excellent. But, when the Musician played on the stage he was not so good and was run off.
We rarely see ourselves as others see us.
[Note: Also see “The Harper“]
[Read more…] about A MusicianThe Mouse and The Bull
[Read more…] about The Mouse and The BullA Mouse bothered a Bull to the point where the Bull tried to tear down the wall. He could not and slept where the Mouse could attack him again.
The great do not always prevail.
The Philosopher, The Ants, and Mercury
[Read more…] about The Philosopher, The Ants, and MercuryA Philosopher saw a shipwreck. While musing on the fate of the vessel a swarm of Ants approach and one bit him. He stomped on them all. Hypocrite.
Act as you profess to believe.
The Seagull and The Kite
[Read more…] about The Seagull and The KiteA seagull ate too big a fish and burst his gullet. A passing Kite chided him for being a bird but eating from the sea.
Every man should be content to mind his own business.
The Farmer and The Fox
[Read more…] about The Farmer and The FoxA Farmer caught a fox and put a rope on fire on its tail. The Fox ran through the Farmer’s fields destroying his crop.
Be careful lest revenge backfire.
The Doe and The Lion
[Read more…] about The Doe and The LionA Doe tried to hide in a cave not knowing a Lion was there. The Lion took advantage of the quick meal handed to him.
In avoiding one evil, care must be taken not to fall into another.