[Read more…] about The Lion and Three BullsA Lion wanted to dine on some bulls but they grouped together when he advanced. One day the bulls went to different fields and were eaten one by one.
Union is strength.
The Fishermen
[Read more…] about The FishermenFishermen were expecting a big catch due to the weight of their nets. They were disappointed to find rocks and sand. Happens now and again one said.
Life has its ups and downs.
The Fly and The Draught-Mule
[Read more…] about The Fly and The Draught-MuleA Fly sat atop a Mule and said he should go faster or the Fly would bite him. The Mule did not care as he only answered to his driver.
Ignore complainers who have no influence.
The Wolf, The Fox, and The Ape
[Read more…] about The Wolf, The Fox, and The ApeAn Ape sat as judge between a Fox, accused of stealing, and Wolf, the accuser. After the trial, the Ape judged the Wolf lost nothing but the Fox stole it.
The dishonest, if they act honestly, get no credit.
The Goat and The Ass
[Read more…] about The Goat and The AssA Goat envied an Ass for the extra food. Goat advised the Ass to fall to get some rest from work. The Ass did but the lungs of a Goat healed him. Oooops!
Beware of envy.
The Lion and The Bull
[Read more…] about The Lion and The BullA Lion tried to trick a Bull to his lair by inviting to share a killed sheep. On approach, the Bull saw tools but no sheep and turned and left. Very wise!
When a man has both an interest and an inclination to betray us, there’s no trusting him.