[Read more…] about The Fighting Cocks and The EagleTwo Cocks were fighting to rule the yard. The loser hid while the winner danced around the yard drawing an Eagle’s attention. Bye-bye loser, hello winner.
Pride goes before the fall.
The Wolves and The Sheep
[Read more…] about The Wolves and The SheepWolves convinced the Sheep they would be better off without the guard Dogs which they dismissed. Should not have done that; the Sheep are now eaten.
A foolish peace is more destructive than a bloody war.
The Man and His Two Wives
[Read more…] about The Man and His Two WivesA man had two wives; one older and one younger. Being vain, the younger pulled white hairs from the man’s head and the older pulled dark. He went bald.
Yield to all and you will soon have nothing to yield.
The Goatherd and The Wild Goats
[Read more…] about The Goatherd and The Wild GoatsA goatherd put his Goats with wild Goats and prized the wild and so fed them better than his hoping they would stay. They did not and his Goats suffered.
Old friends should not be sacrificed for new ones.
The Lion, The Mouse, and The Fox
[Read more…] about The Lion, The Mouse, and The FoxA Lion was asleep when a Mouse ran over his mane waking him. He searched for the Mouse not out of fear but because of his familiarity and ill-breeding.
Small liberties can be large offenses.
The Oxen and The Butchers
[Read more…] about The Oxen and The ButchersSome Oxen wanted the destruction of the Butchers. A wiser member of the herd said to wait; Butchers slaughter skillfully; If gone unskilled will do the job.
Do not rush to change evils.