[Read more…] about The Ass and The ChargerAn Ass bemoaned his treatment compared with a horse. The horse was taken into battle and died. The Ass thought better of his previous opinion.
Be content with your station.
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 Thieves and The Cock
[Read more…] about The Thieves and The CockThieves stole a Cock who pleaded for life saying he serviced man by waking him. The thieves thought this all the better reason to kill and eat the bird.
The safeguards of virtue are hateful to those with evil intentions.
The Flea and The Man
[Read more…] about The Flea and The ManA Flea begged for his life after biting a man. No argument the Flea used could be enough to sway the man from killing the evil Flea.
Tolerate no evil.
The Ant and The Dove
[Read more…] about The Ant and The DoveA dove about to be caught in a tree was scared away because an ant, seeing the problem, stung the bird catcher who then yelled.
Return favors given to you.
The Dove and The Crow
[Read more…] about The Dove and The CrowA caged Dove boasted to a Crow about all the young. The Crow pointed out to the Dove that having many young is good but it’s better for them to be free.
Many children are a great blessing; but a few good ones are a greater.