[Read more…] about The Farmer and His DogA Farmer came home to his child’s cradle overturned; the Dog near and bloody. Farmer killed the Dog then found live child and dead Snake under the cradle.
Acting in blind rage is dangerous.
The Ape and The Bee
[Read more…] about The Ape and The BeeAn Ape wanted the honey from a Bee but complained about the sting. The Bee agreed that the sting can be bitter when anger is provoked.
Don’t provoke others for your own benefit.
The Laurustinus and The Rose Tree
[Read more…] about The Laurustinus and The Rose TreeA Rose in all its glory berated a simple Vine. The Gardener told the Rose that it was pretty now but in the winter the Vine will be the pride of the garden.
Prudence as well as gratitude, is concerned in the protection of a friend that will show his friendship in adversity.
The Bear and The Fowls
[Read more…] about The Bear and The FowlsA Siberian Bear came to a farm where Fowls were drinking; throwing their heads back. They said it was religious. Bear laughed. Fowls chided non-belief.
Do not mock what you don’t know about.
The Woodcock and The Mallard
[Read more…] about The Woodcock and The MallardA Mallard, eating everything, was chided by a Woodcock who ate special foods. They disagreed. The Duck then ate a hook and Woodcock flew into a net. Ooops.
Criticize at your own risk.
The Nightingale and His Cage
[Read more…] about The Nightingale and His CageA Nightingale rued being caged. He got free but then found that the outside world was a miserable place to one not raised there. Realization was his death.
It’s not always greener on the other side of the fence.