[Read more…] about The Bear and The FowlsA Siberian Bear came to a farm where Fowls were drinking; throwing their heads back. They said it was religious. Bear laughed. Fowls chided non-belief.
Do not mock what you don’t know about.
The Woodcock and The Mallard
[Read more…] about The Woodcock and The MallardA Mallard, eating everything, was chided by a Woodcock who ate special foods. They disagreed. The Duck then ate a hook and Woodcock flew into a net. Ooops.
Criticize at your own risk.
The Nightingale and His Cage
[Read more…] about The Nightingale and His CageA Nightingale rued being caged. He got free but then found that the outside world was a miserable place to one not raised there. Realization was his death.
It’s not always greener on the other side of the fence.
The Old Trout, The Young Trout, and The Gudgeon
[Read more…] about The Old Trout, The Young Trout, and The GudgeonA young Trout was about to bite on a fly. Mother stopped her with a caution about making certain it would be safe. A Gudgeon bit and was caught. Phew!
Don’t rush into things; study them first.
The Farmer and His Three Enemies
[Read more…] about The Farmer and His Three EnemiesA Farmer caught a Wolf, Fox and Hare and heard each story of why they were on the farm. Hare was honest; the other two arrogant. Hare only went free.
The truth may set you free.
The Gnat And The Bee
[Read more…] about The Gnat And The BeeA Gnat asked a Bee for charity in return for teaching music. The Bee demurred noting how poor his music had made the Gnat.
If you offer something, make it something of value to the other.