[Read more…] about The Horse and The HogA Hog derides a Horse on the way to battle because of his desire to die. The Horse says it’s better to die in battle than to just wait for the butcher.
Die a gallant death.
The Gardener and His Landlord
[Read more…] about The Gardener and His LandlordA Gardener rented a garden with a destructive Hare. The Landlord came with friends and Dogs to catch the Hare. In trying they destroyed the garden. Ooops.
Be careful what you ask for; people helping can cause more grief than the original problem.
The Locusts and The Grasshopper
[Read more…] about The Locusts and The GrasshopperA Boy looking for Locusts found a Grasshopper who pleaded for his life saying that singing was his life; he could not hurt anyone. Grasshopper got lucky.
Sometimes a plea will work.
The Tongues
[Read more…] about The TonguesAesop served Tongues as both best and worst meats over two meals. The guests were enchanted by his explanation and insisted the host not punish him.
Cleverness can get out out of trouble.
The Gourd and The Pine
[Read more…] about The Gourd and The PineA Gourd grew and covered a Pine tree and then started to brag how beautiful it was. The Pine mentioned that he’s still be there after winter. Gourd won’t.
Sturdy and long-lasting beats out beauty.
The Fox and The Cock
[Read more…] about The Fox and The CockA Fox caught in a trap asked a passing Cock to get a stick so he can get out of the trap. Smart Cock brought the farmer who had the stick. Bye Bye Fox.
Sweet talk doesn’t always work.