[Read more…] about The Traveler and His DogA Traveler was ready for a trip and found his Dog by the door waiting for him. Dog had gotten ready first.
The slacker often blames delay on the more active.
The Ant and The Grasshopper
A Grasshopper frolicked while an Ant stored food for the winter. When winter came the Ant was comfortable; the Grasshopper not so.
Prepare for the future.
[Note: Also see Perry 112 for a similar story with a Beetle instead of a Grasshopper.]
[Read more…] about The Ant and The GrasshopperA Fisherman and His Bagpipe
[Read more…] about A Fisherman and His BagpipeA Fisherman played music to draw Fish but none came. Once he caught some they danced to his tune because they were under his control.
Stick to business you know.
The Kingdom of The Lion
[Read more…] about The Kingdom of The LionThe Lion set up a kingdom where he proclaimed that all animals should live together in peace. The Hare observed he wanted that but ran for his life instead.
Nature will out.
The Boy Hunting Locusts
[Read more…] about The Boy Hunting LocustsA Boy hunting locusts put out his hand toward a Scorpion. The Scorpion, showing his stinger, made the Boy glad he did not touch him or he would lose all.
Caution is important.
The Father, His Sons, and The Bundle of Sticks
[Read more…] about The Father, His Sons, and The Bundle of SticksSticks in a bundle can’t be broken but sticks taken singly can be easily broken. Same applies to people.
There is strength in union.