[Read more…] about The Farmer and The StorkA Farmer set nets to catch Cranes which ate seed. A Stork was with the Cranes. The Stork plead for his life. The Farmer said he gets the same punishment.
Birds of a feather flock together.
The Ant and The Grasshopper
[Read more…] about The Ant and The GrasshopperA Grasshopper frolicked while an Ant stored food for the winter. When winter came the Ant was comfortable; the Grasshopper not so.
Prepare for the future.
The Father, His Sons, and The Bundle of Sticks
[Read more…] about The Father, His Sons, and The Bundle of SticksSticks in a bundle can’t be broken but sticks taken singly can be easily broken. Same applies to people.
There is strength in union.
The Ass and The Grasshopper
[Read more…] about The Ass and The GrasshopperAn Ass liked the melody of a Grasshopper. The Ass asked about food thinking it gave the song. Dew was the answer. Ass ate nothing but and died of hunger.
Don’t ignore your own needs.
The Bat and The Weasels
[Read more…] about The Bat and The WeaselsA Bat caught by a Weasel pleaded to live as the Weasel thought he was a bird and wasn’t. Caught again he pleaded as a Mouse. Once more free.
It is sometimes wise to turn circumstances.