[Read more…] about The Fox Who Lost His TailA Fox lost his tail in a trap and tried to get fellow foxes to trim their tails. They saw through the ruse.
Distrust advice from someone who stands to gain.
The Goatherd and The Wild Goats
[Read more…] about The Goatherd and The Wild GoatsA goatherd put his Goats with wild Goats and prized the wild and so fed them better than his hoping they would stay. They did not and his Goats suffered.
Old friends should not be sacrificed for new ones.
The Salt Merchant and His Ass
[Read more…] about The Salt Merchant and His AssA Salt Merchant loaded an Ass who slipped in water. Load lightened, second time the Ass fell on purpose. Third time Merchant loaded sponges. Water is heavy.
You can fool someone only so many times.
The Sick Stag
[Read more…] about The Sick StagVisitors to a sick Stag each ate some of his food. The Stag died of hunger not illness.
Evil friends are no comfort.
The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
[Read more…] about The Wolf in Sheep’s ClothingA Wolf found a Sheep’s pelt and wore it to blend in with the flock. Worked for awhile until the Shepherd noticed. No more Wolf!
Seek to harm and harm shall find you
The Boy and The Filberts
[Read more…] about The Boy and The FilbertsA Boy grasped as many Filberts in a pitcher he could hold. His hand became stuck; a bystander pointed out he should not be so greedy to get his hand out.
Greed leads to trouble.