[Read more…] about The Fox and The PheasantsA Fox came upon Pheasants in a tree. Fox went into a big dance and show and performed until the Pheasants became confused and dropped to Fox’s supper.
Too much attention to danger may cause us to fall victims to it.
The Rose and The Butterfly
[Read more…] about The Rose and The ButterflyA Butterfly and Rose were in love. The Butterfly flew to other flowers and the Rose was miffed. Butterfly pointed out the other insects that visited Rose.
Do not expect constancy in others if you have none yourself.
The Eagle and The Beetle
[Read more…] about The Eagle and The BeetleBeetle begged an Eagle for a favor. Rebuffed, Beetle destroyed Eagle’s eggs no matter where they were laid. Now Beetles sleep while Eagle’s eggs hatch.
The weak may find a way to avenge a wrong.
The Heron
[Read more…] about The HeronA Heron fishing by a stream was so picky it almost starved. After several fish, the Heron had to settle for a snail.
Do not be too hard to suit or you may have to settle for the worst or nothing.
The Rabbit, The Weasel, and The Cat
[Read more…] about The Rabbit, The Weasel, and The CatA Weasel went into a Rabbit’s home while gone. The Rabbit complained and a Cat said it would judge. They came close and the Cat pounced. The Cat won.
The strong are apt to settle questions to their own advantage.
The Monkey and The Cat
[Read more…] about The Monkey and The CatA Monkey talked friend Cat into trying to pull chestnuts out of the fire to share. Cat pulled and got burned; Monkey just ate. Cat lost.
The flatterer seeks some benefit at your expense.