[Read more…] about A Stag and A LionA deer being chased tries to hide in a cave with a lion in it. Bad move. Bye, bye deer.
Everything, including death, can be done easy or hard.
A Thunny and A Dolphin
[Read more…] about A Thunny and A DolphinA Thunny and dolphin wash ashore. The Thunny was pleased to see the dolphin die first.
There is satisfaction in taking one’s enemy along if one has to die.
A Lark in A Net
[Read more…] about A Lark in A NetA Lark was caught and sentenced to death. The Lark complained that punishment did not fit the crime as all he took was a grain of corn; not jewels. Too bad.
When your adversary is also your judge, don’t bother arguing.
A Wolf and A Fox
[Read more…] about A Wolf and A FoxA Fox knew a Wolf was holed up and told a Shepherd where the den was. Shepherd killed Wolf and Fox moved into den. Shepherd came back. Bye, bye Fox.
Take pleasure when thieves destroy themselves.
An Ant and A Fly
[Read more…] about An Ant and A FlyAn ant and fly disputed their respective merits. The fly boasted about being on royalty; the ant talked about toiling for a living. The ant won.
Work honestly and you won’t be scorned.
An Ape and Fox
[Read more…] about An Ape and FoxApe became king through tricks. A Fox noticed a trap and led the Ape to it. The Ape was caught by the trap and complained. Fox: he should have known better.
Rulers should tend to business; a bad choice exposes authority to scorn.