[Read more…] about The Dolphins, The Whales, and The SpratDolphins and Whales were fighting when a Sprat offered to help them. Seems they would rather fight. Too bad.
Some would rather fight than not.
The Mice and The Weasels
[Read more…] about The Mice and The WeaselsMice and Weasels were fighting. The Mice picked their bravest to lead and made them generals. Mice fled when Weasels came but generals could not. Too bad.
The more honor the more danger.
The Sick Kite
[Read more…] about The Sick KiteA sick kite begged his mother to visit altars and pray for his recovery. The mother said no as they had robbed all the altars she might pray at.
We must make friends in prosperity if we would have their help in adversity.
The Wild Ass and The Lion
[Read more…] about The Wild Ass and The LionThe lion allied with other animals to hunt so that more prey could be caught. When it came time to divide the spoils the lion made it clear all was his.
Might makes right.
The Widow and The Sheep
[Read more…] about The Widow and The SheepA Widow decided to shear her only Sheep. She botched the job and was berated by the Sheep.
The least outlay is not always the greatest gain.
The Huntsman and The Fisherman
[Read more…] about The Huntsman and The FishermanA Huntsman and Fisherman met and decided to exchange what each caught. They kept doing this until a neighbor pointed out they might like what they caught.
Abstain and enjoy.