[Read more…] about The Dog and The OysterThe Dog ate an Oyster thinking it was an egg. He suffered greatly in his stomach due to this rash action. Dog should have thought before acting.
They who act without sufficient thought, will often fall into unsuspected danger.
The Wolf and The Lion
[Read more…] about The Wolf and The LionThe Wolf killed a sheep. While carrying it he met a Lion who took the sheep. Wolf complained about the theft but the Lion pointed out the hypocrisy in that.
The strong prevail.
The Crow and The Sheep
[Read more…] about The Crow and The SheepThe Crow bothered a Sheep who said a Dog would not have stood for the abuse. The Crow pointed out that he picked his targets just for that reason.
Pick your enemies.
The Eagle and The Fox
[Read more…] about The Eagle and The FoxAn Eagle and Fox befriended each other. The Eagle, hungry, brought a Fox kit to her young. The Fox was delighted when some hot meat burned the Eagle’s nest.
God is the ultimate judge.
Jupiter, Neptune, Minerva, and Momus
[Read more…] about Jupiter, Neptune, Minerva, and MomusMomus was asked to judge the labors of other gods. Momus was jealous and so criticized the work of each. Jupiter saw through this and expelled him.
Judge honestly or not at all.
The Dove and The Crow
[Read more…] about The Dove and The CrowA caged Dove boasted to a Crow about all the young. The Crow pointed out to the Dove that having many young is good but it’s better for them to be free.
Many children are a great blessing; but a few good ones are a greater.