[Read more…] about The Bitch and Her WhelpsA Bitch begged for space to have and rear her whelps. A Shepard granted her wish but when raised, the Bitch and her whelps decided to keep the space.
Those to whom you give kindness may turn on you.
A Dog and A Thief
[Read more…] about A Dog and A ThiefA Thief brought meat to calm a guard Dog. The Dog recognized the ploy and told the Thief he would now be a better guard.
Be true to your master.
The Old Hound
[Read more…] about The Old HoundAn Old Hound caught but could not hold a Boar (Stag). His Master berated him ignoring the fact that he was old and unable to hunt any longer.
The spirit is willing but the flesh weak.
The Old Lion
[Read more…] about The Old LionAn Old Lion was near death so animals that used to fear him came and abused him. Sadly, the Lion could do nothing to stop them.
Only cowards insult dying majesty.
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 Hawk, The Kite, and The Pigeons
[Read more…] about The Hawk, The Kite, and The PigeonsA Kite was bothering pigeons so the pigeons asked the hawk to guard them. Bad move as the hawk did more damage than the kite would have.
Avoid a remedy that is worse than the disease.