[Read more…] about A Thunny and A DolphinA Thunny and dolphin wash ashore. The Thunny was pleased to see the dolphin die first.
There is satisfaction in taking one’s enemy along if one has to die.
A Lark in A Net
[Read more…] about A Lark in A NetA Lark was caught and sentenced to death. The Lark complained that punishment did not fit the crime as all he took was a grain of corn; not jewels. Too bad.
When your adversary is also your judge, don’t bother arguing.
A Wild Ass and A Tame
[Read more…] about A Wild Ass and A TameA Wild Ass envied the pasture and care given a Tame Ass until, one day, he came upon the Tame Ass pulling a cart and being whipped. Wild savored freedom.
The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
A Dog and A Wolf
[Read more…] about A Dog and A WolfA Wolf found a Dog napping outside. Wolf caught Dog but Dog talked Wolf out of a meal saying he’d be fatter after a wedding and would give up then. Didn’t!
Take the meal at hand instead of waiting for better.
A Doctor and His Patient
[Read more…] about A Doctor and His PatientA Doctor tends a dying patient telling him that all his symptoms are natural and normal. The patient complains that he is ready to die of good symptoms.
A death-bed flattery is the worst of treacheries.
Large Promises
[Read more…] about Large PromisesA sick Man promises what he doesn’t have to gods. He’s cured, then sent off for treasure. He’s captured and sold as a slave because of unfilled promises.
Do not mock the gods.