[Read more…] about The Farmer and The SnakeA farmer takes pity on a frozen snake and brings it home. Thawed, the snake reverts to character and bites all.
The wicked show no thanks.
The Farmer and The Stork
[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 Arguing Fruits
[Read more…] about The Arguing FruitsA Peach and Apple were arguing about which was most beautiful. A Berry vine spoke up asking they cease their argument in his presence.
Everyone thinks themselves the best.
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 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.