[Read more…] about The Ass and His DriverAn Ass being driven on a road veered toward a cliff. The Driver tried to stop the Ass but could not and had to let the Ass drop. Too bad for the Ass.
You can’t always stop a fool.
The Eagle and The Kite
[Read more…] about The Eagle and The KiteA Kite brags to an Eagle in order to woo the Eagle. The Eagle weds the Kite and then asks the Kite to demonstrate the truth of the tale. It was a lie.
Some people will do anything to get what they want.
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 Travelers and The Plane-Tree
[Read more…] about The Travelers and The Plane-TreeTo the dismay of a Plane-Tree some men sitting under its shade talked badly about it. They got corrected.
Some men underrate their best blessings.
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 Dog and The Oyster
[Read more…] about The Dog and The OysterThe Dog ate an Oyster thinking it was an egg. He suffered greatly in his stomach due to this rash action. Dog should have thought before acting.
They who act without sufficient thought, will often fall into unsuspected danger.