[Read more…] about The Grasshopper and The OwlA Grasshopper bothered an Owl trying to sleep. The more the Owl complained the louder the Grasshopper became. Owl solved the problem; Grasshopper eaten.
Don’t be unreasonable against greater force.
The Monkey and The Camel
[Read more…] about The Monkey and The CamelCamel saw how well the Monkey’s performance was received that Camel decided to get up and copy it. Silly Camel did so poorly he was run off.
It is absurd to ape our betters.
The Peasant and The Apple Tree
[Read more…] about The Peasant and The Apple TreeA Peasant was cutting down an apple tree despite pleas from animals living in it. He stopped when he found a hive with honey. Tree now doing fine!
Self-interest alone moves some men.
The Two Soldiers and The Robber
[Read more…] about The Two Soldiers and The RobberTwo Soldiers were beset by a robber. One ran and the other fought and overcame the robber. The coward came back to claim victory. The other silenced him.
Actions speak louder than words.
The Trees Under The Protection of The Gods
[Read more…] about The Trees Under The Protection of The GodsEach of the gods picked a tree for protection. Minerva, wisest, picked the olive tree on account of its fruit which can be put to good use.
Do what is useful.
The Mother and The Wolf
[Read more…] about The Mother and The WolfA Wolf overheard a mother telling a child if the child wasn’t quiet she would feed him to the wolves. Expecting supper, all the Wolf got was disappointment.
Enemies promises were made to be broken.