[Read more…] about The Kid and The WolfA Kid on top of a house shouted at a Wolf below. The Kid could only get away with that so long as he was on the roof.
It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
[Read more…] about The Boy Who Cried WolfA bored Boy tending Sheep cried “Wolf!” to get attention. He did it again and people came. A third time and the Boy was ignored. Goodbye flock.
A liar will not be believed, even when telling the truth.
The Widow and Her Little Maidens
[Read more…] about The Widow and Her Little MaidensA widow was served by maidens awakened by a rooster. They killed the rooster. The widow then woke them earlier.
Be careful what you ask for.
The Fighting Cocks and The Eagle
[Read more…] about The Fighting Cocks and The EagleTwo Cocks were fighting to rule the yard. The loser hid while the winner danced around the yard drawing an Eagle’s attention. Bye-bye loser, hello winner.
Pride goes before the fall.
The Man and His Two Wives
[Read more…] about The Man and His Two WivesA man had two wives; one older and one younger. Being vain, the younger pulled white hairs from the man’s head and the older pulled dark. He went bald.
Yield to all and you will soon have nothing to yield.
The Fox Who Lost His Tail
[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.