[Read more…] about The Boy BathingA Boy was in danger of drowning and asked for help. The bystander berated him for being in the river. Boy asked that he help now and criticize later.
Counsel without help is useless.
The Weasel and The Mice
[Read more…] about The Weasel and The MiceAn infirm Weasel tried to trick mice by rolling in flour as a disguise. An older mouse saw through the trick.
Where strength fails, guile may succeed.
The Hares and The Lions
[Read more…] about The Hares and The LionsThe Hares argued all should be equal. The Lions replied: “Your words are good; but they lack both claws and teeth such as we have.”
Be prepared to defend your position.
The Wolf and The Shepherd
[Read more…] about The Wolf and The ShepherdA Wolf stayed with a flock of sheep until the Shepherd started to ignore him. With that opportunity the Wolf struck and had his meal.
Don’t trust your enemy to guard your valuables.
The Apes and The Two Travelers
[Read more…] about The Apes and The Two TravelersAn Ape king arrayed other apes around him. One traveler said he was a good king with good companions. The other said he was a good Ape. The truth enraged.
The truth often hurts.
The Man, Horse, Ox, and Dog
[Read more…] about The Man, Horse, Ox, and DogA Man gave animals shelter and in return they gave him their attributes for various ages of his life: headstrong in youth, laborer later, then snappish.
The Ages of Man