[Read more…] about The Fox and The LionA fox learns how to be comfortable around a lion. Other fables say to take care.
Familiarity breeds contempt.
The Ass’s Brains
[Read more…] about The Ass’s BrainsA Lion and Fox hunted together. An Ass was killed for supper. Fox was to guard but got hungry and ate the brain. Lion angry. Fox explained no brain if here.
Wit has always an answer ready.
Greed and Jealousy
[Read more…] about Greed and JealousyGreed and Jealousy in neighbors caused one to be granted twice what the other asked for. One asked for treasure but the other asked that one eye be blinded.
Vices are their own punishment.
The Laborer and The Nightingale
[Read more…] about The Laborer and The NightingaleA Nightingale was caught and caged then asked to sing. He refused but said on release three secrets would be told. The three all said to keep what you have.
Keep what you have.
Androcles
[Read more…] about AndroclesAndrocles, a slave, heard a Lion in pain. He took a thorn from the Lion’s paw. Later Androcles found himself in the arena against a Lion. Same one. Lucky!
Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.
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.