[Read more…] about A Jackdaw and Peacock FeathersA fine bird is more than fine feathers. A Jackdaw tried to make itself look pretty using peacock feathers. It had to flee when found out. What a rout.
A fine bird is more than fine feathers
The Frogs Pick a King
[Read more…] about The Frogs Pick a KingFrogs prayed for a king but got a log. Prayed again and got a stork who started to have a feast on them.
People are never satisfied.
The Cock and The Jewel
[Read more…] about The Cock and The JewelA Cock (Rooster) looks for food but finds a jewel and throws it aside as unwanted.
Precious things are for those who prize them.
The Wolf and The Lamb
[Read more…] about The Wolf and The LambTyrants need no excuse. A Wolf catches a Lamb by a river and argues to justify killing it. Doesn’t matter as the Wolf needs no excuse.
Tyrants need no excuse.
The Ass and The Lapdog
[Read more…] about The Ass and The LapdogAn Ass sees a lap Dog fawned over and decides to sit on the master’s lap like the Dog. Bad move as the Ass quickly finds out.
Clumsy jesting is no joke.
The Tortoise and The Eagle
[Read more…] about The Tortoise and The EagleA Tortoise wanted to fly and promised riches. An Eagle heard and took the Tortoise for a ride. No reward though so a second ride and sudden drop followed.
Never put yourself in your enemy’s clutches.