[Read more…] about The Frogs’ Complaint Against The SunThe Sun wanted to wed. The Frogs complained to Jupiter about how that might further dry up their living area.
Watch the actions of your enemy.
The Rose and The Amaranth
[Read more…] about The Rose and The AmaranthAn Amaranth envied a rose but the rose said it would rather have the immortal life of the Amaranth.
Accept your own fate.
The Thrush and The Fowler
[Read more…] about The Thrush and The FowlerA Thrush, seeking food, stayed too long on a branch as was caught even when it knew better.
Men feel worst when they contribute to their own undoing.
The Ass and His Driver
[Read more…] about The Ass and His DriverAn Ass being driven on a road veered toward a cliff. The Driver tried to stop the Ass but could not and had to let the Ass drop. Too bad for the Ass.
You can’t always stop a fool.
The Eagle and The Kite
[Read more…] about The Eagle and The KiteA Kite brags to an Eagle in order to woo the Eagle. The Eagle weds the Kite and then asks the Kite to demonstrate the truth of the tale. It was a lie.
Some people will do anything to get what they want.
The Olive-Tree and The Fig-Tree
[Read more…] about The Olive-Tree and The Fig-TreeAn Olive Tree bragged that it was better because it was green all year. When snow came it broke the Olive Tree branches but not the other trees. Too bad.
Brag and nature may bring you down.