[Read more…] about The Ass and The EnemyYour reasons are not mine. A soldier tries to get his ass (donkey) to move but it won’t as it sees no benefit. The enemy is probably not as cruel.
Your reasons are not mine.
The Married Mouse
[Read more…] about The Married MouseA mouse married a lion but regrets doing so when the lion steps on the mouse.
One may be too ambitious
The Laborer and The Nightingale
[Read more…] about The Laborer and The NightingaleA Nightingale was caught and caged then asked to sing. He refused but said on release three secrets would be told. The three all said to keep what you have.
Keep what you have.
Androcles
[Read more…] about AndroclesAndrocles, a slave, heard a Lion in pain. He took a thorn from the Lion’s paw. Later Androcles found himself in the arena against a Lion. Same one. Lucky!
Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.
The Bald Man and The Fly
[Read more…] about The Bald Man and The FlyA bald man was bit by a fly and hit his head trying to kill the fly. The fly mocked him for his injury but the man said he will endure more to kill the fly.
You will only injure yourself if you take notice of despicable enemies.
The Lamb and The Wolf
[Read more…] about The Lamb and The WolfA Lamb took refuge from a Wolf in a temple. The Wolf said the Lamb would be sacrificed there to which the Lamb said that would be better than eaten.
Better to honor the Gods than fall to your enemy.