[Read more…] about The Bat, Birds, and The BeastsA Bat could not choose sides in a potential war. When peace came, neither side would accept him.
He that is neither one thing nor the other has no friends.
The Cocks and The Partridge
[Read more…] about The Cocks and The PartridgeA Partridge put in with gamecocks watched them fight and worried for his safety. Not to worry he found out as game cocks fight each other all the time.
Some people quarrel just for the sake of quarreling.
The Wasps, Partridges, and The Farmer
[Read more…] about The Wasps, Partridges, and The FarmerWasps and Partridges asked a Farmer for water and promised doing tasks in return. The Farmer said his Oxen do that work already so he would water them.
Charity begins at home, but this does not prevent the further exercise of it.
The Geese and The Cranes
[Read more…] about The Geese and The CranesGeese landed to feed with cranes. When scared, the lighter cranes fled but the geese were caught instead.
The more vulnerable need to watch more closely.
The Fox and The Mask
[Read more…] about The Fox and The MaskA Fox looks at a mask and wonders where the mask’s brains are.
Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.
The Fowler and The Viper
[Read more…] about The Fowler and The ViperA man walking and concentrating accidentally stepped on a viper which bit him.
Concentrate on one thing to the exclusion of others at your own peril.