[Read more…] about The Frog and The HenA Frog complained about a Hen cackling over laying an egg. The Hen pointed out she had to bear his croaking over nothing all the time.
Don’t demand others be good when you are not good yourself.
The Hungry Cat and The Pigeons
[Read more…] about The Hungry Cat and The PigeonsAn ill-fed Cat hunted for more food. He found and invaded a dovecote but was caught and hung there by the owner. Master came along with no sympathy.
Gluttons procure their own untimely ends.
How a Bad King Became a Good One
[Read more…] about How a Bad King Became a Good OneA bad King suddenly changed his behavior to good. Asked why he relates a story about animals coming to bad ends when they try to do bad things. Aha!
Whomever does what he ought not to receives what he does not want.
The Ape And The Carpenter
[Read more…] about The Ape And The CarpenterAn Ape watched a Carpenter split wood with wedges but learned nothing as he pulled a wedge out, the wood closed, and he was trapped. Too bad Ape.
Know what you are doing when trying something new.
The Lynx And The Mole
[Read more…] about The Lynx And The MoleA Lynx was bragging to a Mole about how gifted he was by comparison. Mole heard a noise and sunk into the earth while a hunter killed the Lynx. Ooops!
Pay attention at all times.
The Sorceress
[Read more…] about The SorceressA Sorceress entered a wood and said the incantations to bind the whole underworld to her and then asked about her dog. Those called were not impressed.
When using others take into account their needs.