[Read more…] about The Fox and The WoodcutterA Fox sought and was granted shelter in a home. Huntsmen asked about the Fox; the owner denied seeing one but pointed at the house. Fox lucky signal missed.
Conscience is as answerable for actions as words.
The Wild Boar and The Fox
[Read more…] about The Wild Boar and The FoxA Wild Boar was sharpening his tusks. A Fox asked why. The Boar said that it would be foolish to not be ready and have to sharpen them when needed.
Be prepared.
The Fisherman and The Little Fish
[Read more…] about The Fisherman and The Little FishA caught Fish pleads for life but the fisherman says no with no certainty of another.
A little thing in hand is worth more than a great thing in prospect.
The Ass and His Masters
[Read more…] about The Ass and His MastersAn Ass worked under many masters, each worked him harder than the last. He decried ever leaving the first as the last was a tanner who will take his hide.
Tis madness and folly to appeal to providence and nature.
The Seaside Travelers
[Read more…] about The Seaside TravelersSeaside Travelers waited by the shore for a boat they saw in the distance to land. When it did they saw it was only a load of wood. Disappointment!
Our mere anticipations of life outrun its realities.
The Master and His Dogs
[Read more…] about The Master and His DogsIn the midst of a storm the Dogs watch their Master kill his Sheep, Goats, and Oxen in order to sustain himself. The Dogs decided to be safe and leave!
He is not to be trusted as a friend who mistreats his own family.