[Read more…] about The Dogs and The FoxFox found Dogs tearing apart a lion skin. Fox told the Dogs they would have a problem if the Lion were still in the skin.
It is easy to kick a man that is down.
The Blind Man and The Whelp
[Read more…] about The Blind Man and The WhelpA blind man was known to identify animals by their young. A whelp of a wolf was presented. He could not say Fox or Wolf but did say to not put with Sheep.
Evil tendencies are shown in early life.
The Geese and The Cranes
[Read more…] about The Geese and The CranesGeese landed to feed with cranes. When scared, the lighter cranes fled but the geese were caught instead.
The more vulnerable need to watch more closely.
The Fox and The Mask
[Read more…] about The Fox and The MaskA Fox looks at a mask and wonders where the mask’s brains are.
Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.
The Horse and The Ass
[Read more…] about The Horse and The AssA Horse met an Ass on the road and demanded he move aside. The Ass complied but was delighted later to find the horse lame and abused along the same road.
Better humble security than gilded danger.
The Fowler and The Viper
[Read more…] about The Fowler and The ViperA man walking and concentrating accidentally stepped on a viper which bit him.
Concentrate on one thing to the exclusion of others at your own peril.