[Read more…] about An Ass and An Ungrateful MasterA long-serving Ass finally tripped and fell. His Master beat him unmercifully. Too bad for the Ass to have such an uncaring Master.
Rewards do not always accompany a lifetime of good work.
An Old Dog and His Master
[Read more…] about An Old Dog and His MasterAn Old Dog complained that as he grew older and more frail the master reproached and beat him more despite a lifetime of service.
Rewards do not always accompany a lifetime of good work.
A Thunny and A Dolphin
[Read more…] about A Thunny and A DolphinA Thunny and dolphin wash ashore. The Thunny was pleased to see the dolphin die first.
There is satisfaction in taking one’s enemy along if one has to die.
A Lark in A Net
[Read more…] about A Lark in A NetA Lark was caught and sentenced to death. The Lark complained that punishment did not fit the crime as all he took was a grain of corn; not jewels. Too bad.
When your adversary is also your judge, don’t bother arguing.
A Thrush and A Swallow
[Read more…] about A Thrush and A SwallowA Thrush’s mother disapproved of her son’s friendship with a Swallow. The Thrush and Swallow live at different seasons. One would kill the other.
Know the nature of those you deal with.
A Wolf and A Fox
[Read more…] about A Wolf and A FoxA Fox knew a Wolf was holed up and told a Shepherd where the den was. Shepherd killed Wolf and Fox moved into den. Shepherd came back. Bye, bye Fox.
Take pleasure when thieves destroy themselves.