[Read more…] about The Monkey and The DolphinDolphin saved a Monkey from drowning and gave him a ride to Athens. Dolphin questioned Monkey about Athens and was lied to. Monkey got drowned after all.
Bragging, lying, and pretending, has cost many a man his life and estate.
Two Frogs
[Read more…] about Two FrogsOne Frog lived in a pond while another Frog lived by the road. The Pond Frog asked the other to come but the Road Frog said no. Road Frog crushed. Too bad.
A willful man will have his way to his own hurt.
The Hart and The Vine
[Read more…] about The Hart and The VineDo not mistreat those who help you. A Hart (stag) hides from hunters in vines. The Hart starts to nibble on the vines and gives himself away. Too bad.
Do not mistreat those who help you.
A Boasting Mule
[Read more…] about A Boasting MuleWhen a Mule was happy he thought his parent was a spirited Horse. The next day he was put to work and realized he was only a Mule.
A bragging fool raised up is only ashamed of his father.
The Camel
[Read more…] about The CamelFirst scared by the sight of a Camel, a Man eventually became so comfortable around the Camel he allowed a child to ride him.
Use serves to overcome dread.
Hares, Foxes and Eagles
[Read more…] about Hares, Foxes and EaglesIn a war with Eagles, the Hares called for Foxes to help. The Foxes said they did not know the Hares or who they were fighting and so demurred.
Count the cost before you commit yourselves.