[Read more…] about The Ass and His PurchaserA man wanted to purchase an Ass and took him home for a trial. The Ass befriended the most idle of those the man already owned. Bye, bye Ass.
A man is known by the company he keeps.
The Two Bags
[Read more…] about The Two BagsMen are born with two bags; one in front carrying neighbor’s faults and one behind carrying their own faults.
Men see other’s faults but not their own.
The Jackdaw and The Fox
[Read more…] about The Jackdaw and The FoxDon’t deceive yourself. A Fox sees a jackdaw waiting for food from a tree with early fruit on it. The Fox tells the daw it is waiting in vain.
Don’t deceive yourself.
The Lark Burying Her Father
[Read more…] about The Lark Burying Her FatherA Lark found no place to bury her father and so used her head. This is why the Lark now has a crest.
Youth’s first duty is reverence to parents.
The Bitch and Her Whelps
[Read more…] about The Bitch and Her WhelpsA Bitch begged for space to have and rear her whelps. A Shepard granted her wish but when raised, the Bitch and her whelps decided to keep the space.
Those to whom you give kindness may turn on you.
The Dogs and The Hides
[Read more…] about The Dogs and The HidesHungry Dogs saw hides in the river. They decided to drink up the river to get to the hides. Silly Dogs; they burst trying.
Attempt not impossibilities.