[Read more…] about An Old Dog and His MasterAn Old Dog complained that as he grew older and more frail the master reproached and beat him more despite a lifetime of service.
Rewards do not always accompany a lifetime of good work.
A Thrush and A Swallow
[Read more…] about A Thrush and A SwallowA Thrush’s mother disapproved of her son’s friendship with a Swallow. The Thrush and Swallow live at different seasons. One would kill the other.
Know the nature of those you deal with.
Jupiter and Modesty
[Read more…] about Jupiter and ModestyJupiter forgot Modesty when making man and released Modesty after. Modesty agreed so long as carnal love was not present at the same time.
Modesty and carnal love cannot survive together.
A Wolf and A Lyon
[Read more…] about A Wolf and A LyonA Wolf and Lion (Lyon) were traveling together. The Wolf heard sheep and went to get supper. The sheep were guarded so the Wolf lied to the Lion about them.
Indifference hides promises unkept.
Jupiter and a Serpent
[Read more…] about Jupiter and a SerpentA Serpent brought the gift of a rose to Jupiter who refused the gift as accepting it would put him in debt to a Serpent. Not a good thing.
If you receive a gift you must befriend the giver.
An Ape and Fox
[Read more…] about An Ape and FoxApe became king through tricks. A Fox noticed a trap and led the Ape to it. The Ape was caught by the trap and complained. Fox: he should have known better.
Rulers should tend to business; a bad choice exposes authority to scorn.