[Read more…] about A Mouse and A FrogFrog and Mouse lived across a stream. Mouse agreed to be taken across to visit Frog. Frog gets greedy and dives; Mouse screams. Kite hears and takes both.
When fools fight others run away with the prize.
A Dog, A Sheep, and A Wolf
[Read more…] about A Dog, A Sheep, and A WolfA Dog brought court action against a Sheep for wheat borrowed but not returned. Three false witnesses testified and the Sheep lost but did nothing wrong.
Justice demands a fair court hearing.
The Bald Man and The Fly
[Read more…] about The Bald Man and The FlyA bald man was bit by a fly and hit his head trying to kill the fly. The fly mocked him for his injury but the man said he will endure more to kill the fly.
You will only injure yourself if you take notice of despicable enemies.
The Hares and The Frogs
[Read more…] about The Hares and The FrogsHares were tired of being afraid. They went to drown themselves when they scared some frogs. Fear no more.
There is always someone worse off than yourself.
The Eagle and The Fox
[Read more…] about The Eagle and The FoxAn Eagle and Fox befriended each other. The Eagle, hungry, brought a Fox kit to her young. The Fox was delighted when some hot meat burned the Eagle’s nest.
God is the ultimate judge.
The Lion and An Ass
[Read more…] about The Lion and An AssAn Ass mocked a Lion who eventually decided to just let the Ass be himself and not give the Ass any further notice.
Don’t bother fighting with fools.