[Read more…] about The Eagle, The Jackdaw, and The MagpieA Jackdaw and Magpie vied for importance at the Eagle’s court. Asked which took precedence, the Eagle said that the greater fool would be.
Only fools try to be self-important.
The Bee and The Spider
[Read more…] about The Bee and The SpiderA Bee and Spider argued which was the better artist. The Spider touted its web. The Bee touted its comb. Each argued against the other. Nobody won.
The value of art is often estimated by its use.
The Two Foxes
[Read more…] about The Two FoxesTwo Foxes raided a hen-roost killing all. The Young Fox ate all he could until he died. The Old Fox saved for the next day but was killed on return.
Every age has its peculiar vice.
The Prince and His Servant
[Read more…] about The Prince and His ServantA Prince bestowed a secret task to his Servant. The Servant told the King. The King died and the Prince became King. Servant did not survive!
Tell secrets at your own peril.
The Parrot
[Read more…] about The ParrotA Widower wanted a Parrot to pass the time. Many at the shop repeated inane phrases; one silent appeared to think more. Bought that and it wasn’t true.
Quick decisions are often wrong decisions.
The Rope Dance
[Read more…] about The Rope DanceA Boy was learning to dance on a Rope but objected to the long pole he had to carry. So, he threw it down and quickly followed. Lesson learned!
Some must learn the hard way.