[Read more…] about The Monkey and The CamelCamel saw how well the Monkey’s performance was received that Camel decided to get up and copy it. Silly Camel did so poorly he was run off.
It is absurd to ape our betters.
The Mother and The Wolf
[Read more…] about The Mother and The WolfA Wolf overheard a mother telling a child if the child wasn’t quiet she would feed him to the wolves. Expecting supper, all the Wolf got was disappointment.
Enemies promises were made to be broken.
The Lion and An Ass
[Read more…] about The Lion and An AssAn Ass mocked a Lion who eventually decided to just let the Ass be himself and not give the Ass any further notice.
Don’t bother fighting with fools.
The Fox, The Cock, and The Dog
[Read more…] about The Fox, The Cock, and The DogA Dog is hiding in a hole in a tree. A cock is in the tree crowing. A fox hears and comes for a meal. Surprise!
Cunning often outwits itself.
The Ass and The Wolf
[Read more…] about The Ass and The WolfAn Ass pretended to be lame when he saw a Wolf coming. Wolf asked the problem and Ass said he had a thorn. The Wolf agreed to remove it; got kicked trying.
Keep to your trade.
The Wolf and The Shepherd
[Read more…] about The Wolf and The ShepherdA Wolf stayed with a flock of sheep until the Shepherd started to ignore him. With that opportunity the Wolf struck and had his meal.
Don’t trust your enemy to guard your valuables.