[Read more…] about The Frog and The TadpoleA Tadpole admired a canebreak until a wind snapped off pieces at which point the Frog mother pointed out what looked good was pith and emptiness.
Looks are not everything.
The Fish and The Fishermen
[Read more…] about The Fish and The FishermenThree fish saw Fishermen coming. One swam away to the river. One played dead and survived. The third was not smart and was caught.
If you are clever you can often get yourself out of trouble.
The Elephant and The Assembly of Animals
[Read more…] about The Elephant and The Assembly of AnimalsAn Elephant spoke of animal vices to an assembly. Some were silent and nodded in agreement. Others who saw themselves in the talk were offended.
If words hurt think carefully about the meaning behind them.
Minerva and The Owl
[Read more…] about Minerva and The OwlMinerva begged her Owl to speak wisely. The Owl demurred but on threat admitted that with world being so depraved it was better to hold his tongue.
If you have nothing nice to say then don’t say anything.
The Spanish Cavalier
[Read more…] about The Spanish CavalierA Spanish Cavalier lost a duel with a Dutchman and told his second to bury him before he was stripped; but a crowd stripped him. No shirt was all.
Curiosity can drive people to do rash things.
The Mice and The Trap
[Read more…] about The Mice and The TrapMice saw bacon in a small room with only one entrance and exit. Most rushed in for the food; a few stayed back seeing a trip. These were right!
The wise avoid things that are too good to be true.