[Read more…] about The Lion, Wolf, and FoxAnimals, one by one, told an aging lion the things they had done for him. The Fox, last, told the best story.
The first liar doesn’t stand a chance.
The Cocks and The Partridge
[Read more…] about The Cocks and The PartridgeA Partridge put in with gamecocks watched them fight and worried for his safety. Not to worry he found out as game cocks fight each other all the time.
Some people quarrel just for the sake of quarreling.
Two Enemies at Sea
[Read more…] about Two Enemies at SeaTwo enemies were on a ship; one up front, the other in the back. The ship was sinking and the enemy at back was delighted he would see the other sink first.
Ultimate satisfaction is seeing your enemy perish before you.
The Wasps, Partridges, and The Farmer
[Read more…] about The Wasps, Partridges, and The FarmerWasps and Partridges asked a Farmer for water and promised doing tasks in return. The Farmer said his Oxen do that work already so he would water them.
Charity begins at home, but this does not prevent the further exercise of it.
The Fox and The Mask
[Read more…] about The Fox and The MaskA Fox looks at a mask and wonders where the mask’s brains are.
Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.
The Horse and The Ass
[Read more…] about The Horse and The AssA Horse met an Ass on the road and demanded he move aside. The Ass complied but was delighted later to find the horse lame and abused along the same road.
Better humble security than gilded danger.