[Read more…] about The Bear and The Two TravelersTwo Travelers agreed to guard each other. A Bear rushed at both and one climbed a tree; the other played dead and the Bear told him to not trust the other.
Never trust a friend who leaves you when trouble approaches.
The Milkmaid and Her Pail
[Read more…] about The Milkmaid and Her PailA Milkmaid went to market with her pail on her head. She was lost in thought about the profits and what she will do with them and tripped. No more milk.
Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.
The Lark and Her Young Ones
[Read more…] about The Lark and Her Young OnesA Lark’s young ones wanted to know when to leave the field they were in. The mother said when the owner hires workers instead of trying to do it himself.
Self-help is the best help.
The Hen and The Fox
[Read more…] about The Hen and The FoxA fox tried hard to get a roosting Hen out of a tree but the Hen knew better than to come down to her doom. Good show.
Beware of interested friendships.
Mercury and The Carpenter
[Read more…] about Mercury and The CarpenterA workman lost an axe. Mercury recovered a gold and silver axe which the workman refused. Mercury then recovered the real axe and gave him the others.
Truth is the better strategy.
The Lion and The Mouse
[Read more…] about The Lion and The MouseA Lion was caught in a net by freed by a Mouse that had, before, bothered the Lion. They became friends.
Everyone has need of the other.