[Read more…] about The Eagle, The Jackdaw, and The MagpieA Jackdaw and Magpie vied for importance at the Eagle’s court. Asked which took precedence, the Eagle said that the greater fool would be.
Only fools try to be self-important.
The Elephant and The Assembly of Animals
[Read more…] about The Elephant and The Assembly of AnimalsAn Elephant spoke of animal vices to an assembly. Some were silent and nodded in agreement. Others who saw themselves in the talk were offended.
If words hurt think carefully about the meaning behind them.
Minerva and The Owl
[Read more…] about Minerva and The OwlMinerva begged her Owl to speak wisely. The Owl demurred but on threat admitted that with world being so depraved it was better to hold his tongue.
If you have nothing nice to say then don’t say anything.
The Spanish Cavalier
[Read more…] about The Spanish CavalierA Spanish Cavalier lost a duel with a Dutchman and told his second to bury him before he was stripped; but a crowd stripped him. No shirt was all.
Curiosity can drive people to do rash things.
The Trooper and His Horse
[Read more…] about The Trooper and His HorseA Trooper noticed a loose shoe on his Horse but did not take care of it. They were called to war; the horse stumbled; and the enemy slew the soldier.
Take care of work as you find it.
The Fox, The Weasel, and The Rabbit
[Read more…] about The Fox, The Weasel, and The RabbitA Rabbit was safe from a Fox. He felt different when a Weasel teamed with Fox. Weasel chased him from the hole and Fox snared and shared him. Yum!
Sometimes an alliance is needed to perform a task properly.