[Read more…] about The Stag at The PoolA Stag admired his antlers in a pool but was chased away by a hunter. The hunter was able to catch up when the Stag got his antlers caught in a tree.
We often despise what is most useful to us.
The Horse and The Stag
[Read more…] about The Horse and The StagIf you allow men to use you for your own purposes, they will use you for theirs. A horse lets a rider mount to chase a stag. The rider keeps the horse.
If you allow men to use you for your own purposes, they will use you for theirs.
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.
The Lion and The Hare
[Read more…] about The Lion and The HareA Lion was about to eat a Hare when a Stag comes by. The Lion decides to chase the Stag but never catches it. The Hare was gone with the Lion came back.
Take the opportunity at hand.
The Doe and The Lion
[Read more…] about The Doe and The LionA Doe tried to hide in a cave not knowing a Lion was there. The Lion took advantage of the quick meal handed to him.
In avoiding one evil, care must be taken not to fall into another.
A Lion and A Bear
[Read more…] about A Lion and A BearA Lion battled a Bear (or Tiger) for a killed Fawn. When both were too tired to move a Fox came and made off with the prey. Too bad; should have shared.
Sometimes one man toils while another profits.