[Read more…] about A Crow and A MusselOne Crow advised another that to open a Mussel he would have to fly high and drop the Mussel. The first Crow did so and the other flew off with the food.
Most people are kind to their neighbors for their own sake.
An Ass, An Ape, and A Mole
[Read more…] about An Ass, An Ape, and A MoleAn Ass and an Ape were complaining about what they did not have. A Mole pointed out that their complaint was minor compared with his lack of sight.
Be thankful for what nature has given you.
The Two Bags
[Read more…] about The Two BagsMen are born with two bags; one in front carrying neighbor’s faults and one behind carrying their own faults.
Men see other’s faults but not their own.
The Grasshopper and The Owl
[Read more…] about The Grasshopper and The OwlA Grasshopper bothered an Owl trying to sleep. The more the Owl complained the louder the Grasshopper became. Owl solved the problem; Grasshopper eaten.
Don’t be unreasonable against greater force.
The Trees Under The Protection of The Gods
[Read more…] about The Trees Under The Protection of The GodsEach of the gods picked a tree for protection. Minerva, wisest, picked the olive tree on account of its fruit which can be put to good use.
Do what is useful.
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.