[Read more…] about The Ass and The FoxA fox chided an ass who took it in stride allowing that each had their own foibles, including the fox.
The Donkey’s Dialogue
[Read more…] about The Donkey’s DialogueTwo donkeys talk about what they have seen and conclude they are better than man. It could be true.
The Ass and The Lapdog
[Read more…] about The Ass and The LapdogAn Ass sees a lap Dog fawned over and decides to sit on the master’s lap like the Dog. Bad move as the Ass quickly finds out.
Clumsy jesting is no joke.
The Lion, The Fox, and The Ass
[Read more…] about The Lion, The Fox, and The AssA lion hunted with others. When it came time to divide the spoils the lion killed those who attempted to divide thing evenly. The fox learned and lived.
Happy is the man who learns from the misfortunes of others.
The Ass and The Mule
An ass was overloaded and asked for help. No help was forthcoming and the ass died. The other animal then had to carry the whole load.
Help one another.
[Note: Also see Perry 181.]
[Read more…] about The Ass and The MuleThe Miller, His Son, and Their Ass
[Read more…] about The Miller, His Son, and Their AssA Miller and his Son had an Ass. They tried to change how they moved as they met people along the road. They lost the Ass while trying to please everyone.
You can’t please everyone.