[Read more…] about A Smith and His DogA dog slept while his Master, a Blacksmith, worked. When the Master went to eat the Dog woke for his food. In jest, one day the Master chided the Dog.
All creatures naturally look to the business of food and propagation.
The Ass, The Cock, and The Lion
[Read more…] about The Ass, The Cock, and The LionA cock scares a Lion away; the Ass thinks it was his bray that did it and chases after. Too bad for the Ass.
False confidence often leads into danger.
The Wild Ass and The Lion
[Read more…] about The Wild Ass and The LionThe lion allied with other animals to hunt so that more prey could be caught. When it came time to divide the spoils the lion made it clear all was his.
Might makes right.
The Man and His Two Wives
[Read more…] about The Man and His Two WivesA man had two wives; one older and one younger. Being vain, the younger pulled white hairs from the man’s head and the older pulled dark. He went bald.
Yield to all and you will soon have nothing to yield.
The Fox Who Lost His Tail
[Read more…] about The Fox Who Lost His TailA Fox lost his tail in a trap and tried to get fellow foxes to trim their tails. They saw through the ruse.
Distrust advice from someone who stands to gain.