[Read more…] about The Ass and The HorseThe Ass asked the eating Horse for some food. The Horse said to come by the stable later for a full bag of food. The Ass refused as he did not believe him.
Without charity in the present, don’t expect charity in the future.
Truth and The Traveler
[Read more…] about Truth and The TravelerA Traveler met Truth and asked why Truth was in the country. Truth said that while before there were few liars in the city, now there are many.
Falsehood is with all men.
The Manslayer
[Read more…] about The ManslayerA Manslayer (murderer) was pursued. When at the Nile River a Lion chased him up a tree where a serpent forced him to jump in the river and be eaten.
Murderers have no place to hide.
The Lion and The Fox
[Read more…] about The Lion and The FoxA Fox helped a Lion catch prey but got jealous of the Lion taking the bigger share. Fox went out on his own but got caught himself with no Lion to help.
Don’t attempt more than you can handle.
The Lion and The Eagle
[Read more…] about The Lion and The EagleAn Eagle asked a Lion for a truce for mutual advantage. The Lion said OK but only if the Eagle provided a bond against just flying away.
Try before you trust.
The Hen and The Swallow
[Read more…] about The Hen and The SwallowA Hen sat on eggs in am abandoned viper’s nest. A Swallow called her out asking why she would be incubating the eggs of a mortal enemy. Good question!
A good natured man will often assist his own destruction.