[Read more…] about The Tortoise and The EagleA Tortoise wanted to fly and promised riches. An Eagle heard and took the Tortoise for a ride. No reward though so a second ride and sudden drop followed.
Never put yourself in your enemy’s clutches.
The Lion and The Mouse
[Read more…] about The Lion and The MouseA Lion was caught in a net by freed by a Mouse that had, before, bothered the Lion. They became friends.
Everyone has need of the other.
The Town Mouse and The Country Mouse
[Read more…] about The Town Mouse and The Country MouseA Town and Country Mouse visited each other. The Town Mouse was fed basic food at leisure; the Country Mouse had to run away from fine food. He ran home.
Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear.
The Fox and The Crow
[Read more…] about The Fox and The CrowA crow has cheese a fox wants. The fox asks the crow to sing. It does and drops the cheese.
Do not trust flatterers.
The Wolf and The Crane
[Read more…] about The Wolf and The CraneA Crane wanted to get paid for taking a bone from the throat of a Wolf. The Wolf advised caution.
When working for a tyrant, feel lucky to escape alive.
The Fox and The Stork
[Read more…] about The Fox and The StorkA fox and stork trade suppers in dishes the other has a hard time using.
One bad turn deserves another.