[Read more…] about The Dog and His Master’s DinnerA Dog carried master’s supper. Other dogs wanted some and one day Dog stopped to argue. Mistake, but Dog did get away with largest piece.
Do not stop to argue with temptation.
The Two Goats
[Read more…] about The Two GoatsTwo goats were frolicking on cliffs on two sides of a deep canyon. Each tried to cross to the other side on a narrow log. Stalemate and steep plunge.
Sometimes giving way is better than stubbornness.
The Rat and The Elephant
[Read more…] about The Rat and The ElephantA Rat was full of itself on the King’s Highway. He chided an Elephant and the King as being inferior. The Royal Cat spied him and no more boasting.
A resemblance to the great in some things does not make us great.
The Peacock
[Read more…] about The PeacockJuno gave the Peacock a large train of feathers as requested. The Peacock was the envy of all until he tried to fly. Ostentation doesn’t fly well.
Be careful what you ask for.
The Plague Among The Beasts
[Read more…] about The Plague Among The BeastsThe Beasts suffered a plague. A tribunal was to judge the most evil who would be sacrificed. The Ass, who did little wrong, was condemned and eaten. Ouch!
If you must be judged, make certain it’s before a fair judge.
The Hare Afraid of His Ears
[Read more…] about The Hare Afraid of His EarsA hurt Lion banned all horned animals from his kingdom. A Hare saw his ears looked like horns in his shadow decided to leave, ending a long-term friendship.
Paranoia can change everything.