[Read more…] about The Doe and The LionA Doe tried to hide in a cave not knowing a Lion was there. The Lion took advantage of the quick meal handed to him.
In avoiding one evil, care must be taken not to fall into another.
A Lion and A Bear
[Read more…] about A Lion and A BearA Lion battled a Bear (or Tiger) for a killed Fawn. When both were too tired to move a Fox came and made off with the prey. Too bad; should have shared.
Sometimes one man toils while another profits.
The Cat and The Mice
[Read more…] about The Cat and The MiceA cat came to a house with mice and started to feast. The mice hid and the cat, thinking to fool them, hung itself from a peg as a bag. Didn’t work.
Do not put yourself at the mercy of a known enemy.
The Flea and The Wrestler
[Read more…] about The Flea and The WrestlerA Flea bit a Wrestler who called out to Hercules for help. None came even after the second bite. Seems Hercules answered but said: “No.”
We petition gods for minor matters, yet take offense if such petitions are not granted.
The Monkey and The Fishermen
[Read more…] about The Monkey and The FishermenA Monkey watched a Fisherman cast his nets and determined to try the same after the Fisherman left. Monkey got caught in the reeds and died. Too bad.
Imitation is no substitute for knowledge.
The Birdcatcher, The Partridge, and The Cock
[Read more…] about The Birdcatcher, The Partridge, and The CockA bird catcher caught nothing and had to pick between his partridge lure and a rooster. Good bye rooster despite a good argument.
Necessity knows no law.