[Read more…] about The Lion and The ShepherdA Shepherd encountered an ailing Lion and took a thorn out of its paw. At a later encounter the Lion remembered the Shepherd and did not kill him.
Return favors and favors will be bestowed on you.
The Viper and The File
[Read more…] about The Viper and The FileIt is useless attacking the insensible. A viper (or snake), in vain, attempts to bite a steel file.
It is useless attacking the insensible.
The Mules and The Robbers
[Read more…] about The Mules and The RobbersOne mule carried treasure proudly; one carried grain. Robbers beset them and noticed the proud mule. They took the treasure and wounded the mule. Other OK.
Flaunt wealth and thieves will know you have wealth.
The Shipwrecked Man and The Sea
[Read more…] about The Shipwrecked Man and The SeaA man was shipwrecked and blamed the sea for his troubles. The sea responded saying it was not he but the wind that should be blamed.
Use care to place your blame on the right person.
The Rich Man and The Tanner
[Read more…] about The Rich Man and The TannerA rich man complained about the smell from a near-by tanner. The tanner said he would move but did not and the rich man eventually got used to the smell.
One can get used to most anything.
The Lion, Jupiter, and The Elephant
[Read more…] about The Lion, Jupiter, and The ElephantA Lion bemoaned his state to Jupiter who refused to help. The Lion then saw an Elephant who was bothered by a Gnat. The Lion thought better of his state.
There is always someone else worse off than you.