[Read more…] about The Philosopher, The Ants, and MercuryA Philosopher saw a shipwreck. While musing on the fate of the vessel a swarm of Ants approach and one bit him. He stomped on them all. Hypocrite.
Act as you profess to believe.
The Farmer and The Fox
[Read more…] about The Farmer and The FoxA Farmer caught a fox and put a rope on fire on its tail. The Fox ran through the Farmer’s fields destroying his crop.
Be careful lest revenge backfire.
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.
The Fox and The Woodcutter
[Read more…] about The Fox and The WoodcutterA Fox sought and was granted shelter in a home. Huntsmen asked about the Fox; the owner denied seeing one but pointed at the house. Fox lucky signal missed.
Conscience is as answerable for actions as words.
The Swollen Fox
[Read more…] about The Swollen FoxA Fox took himself through a small hole to eat his fill of what’s inside. Now too big to get back out the Fox has to wait until he returns to normal size.
Don’t be greedy.
The Hunter and The Woodman
[Read more…] about The Hunter and The WoodmanA timid Hunter was looking for Lion spoor. A Woodman offered to show the Hunter the Lion but the Hunter declined saying he was just looking for tracks.
The hero is brave in deeds as well as words.