[Read more…] about The Frog and The OxA frog inflates itself bragging he can be as big as an ox or bull. Too big, too bad. Pop.
Conceit may lead to self-destruction.
The Stag at The Pool
[Read more…] about The Stag at The PoolA Stag admired his antlers in a pool but was chased away by a hunter. The hunter was able to catch up when the Stag got his antlers caught in a tree.
We often despise what is most useful to us.
The Fox and The Leopard
[Read more…] about The Fox and The LeopardA leopard was bragging about the beauty of his spots when a fox came up saying how much more beautiful his mind was. Neither liar really won.
Liars and boasters will undo themselves.
The Father and His Sons
[Read more…] about The Father and His SonsA dying father told his sons about a treasure in a field if they only dig for it. They did. Good yield was their treasure.
Good counsel is the best legacy.
The Spendthrift and The Swallow
[Read more…] about The Spendthrift and The SwallowA man saw a Swallow early in the season and sold his coat. The weather turned cold again and the man bemoaned that it would kill him and the Swallow.
Don’t draw a conclusion based on a single observation.
The Charcoal Maker and The Cloth Cleaner
[Read more…] about The Charcoal Maker and The Cloth CleanerA charcoal maker invited a cloth cleaner to visit. The cleaner declined because as quickly as he could clean anything it would get dirty again.
Like people will work better together.