[Read more…] about An Ape and A FoxAn Ape asked a Fox for part of his tale to help cover him. The Fox pointed out that his tail was not built to cover an Ape.
Be content with your station.
A Hunted Beaver
[Read more…] about A Hunted BeaverBeavers have been hunted for their tail being medicine. When chased, a Beaver escaped capture by biting his tail off.
Sometimes a small sacrifice results in a greater good.
A Dog and A Butcher
[Read more…] about A Dog and A ButcherWhile a Butcher was busy a Dog came into the shop and ran off with a Sheep’s heart. The Butcher called out that he would be better prepared next time.
If you’ve learned something by a loss, it really wasn’t a loss.
A Musician
[Read more…] about A MusicianA Musician had a music room that made him sound excellent. But, when the Musician played on the stage he was not so good and was run off.
We rarely see ourselves as others see us.
A Lion and A Bear
[Read more…] about A Lion and A BearA Lion battled a Bear (or Tiger) for a killed Fawn. When both were too tired to move a Fox came and made off with the prey. Too bad; should have shared.
Sometimes one man toils while another profits.
The Cat and The Mice
[Read more…] about The Cat and The MiceA cat came to a house with mice and started to feast. The mice hid and the cat, thinking to fool them, hung itself from a peg as a bag. Didn’t work.
Do not put yourself at the mercy of a known enemy.