[Read more…] about The Ass’s BrainsA Lion and Fox hunted together. An Ass was killed for supper. Fox was to guard but got hungry and ate the brain. Lion angry. Fox explained no brain if here.
Wit has always an answer ready.
Asses to Jupiter
[Read more…] about Asses to JupiterAsses complained to Jupiter about being overworked. As a joke, Jupiter told them to piss in a river to lighten their load. To today when one pisses all do.
Tis madness and folly to appeal to providence and nature.
The Ass, The Dog, and The Wolf
[Read more…] about The Ass, The Dog, and The WolfAn Ass was grazing while master slept. Dog wanted its meal; Ass declined. A Wolf came upon the Ass who asked the Dog for help. Help declined. Bye, bye Ass.
Give good advice as you may also have to follow it.
The Ass and The Enemy
[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 Ass and His Driver
[Read more…] about The Ass and His DriverAn Ass being driven on a road veered toward a cliff. The Driver tried to stop the Ass but could not and had to let the Ass drop. Too bad for the Ass.
You can’t always stop a fool.
The Ass and The Charger
[Read more…] about The Ass and The ChargerAn Ass bemoaned his treatment compared with a horse. The horse was taken into battle and died. The Ass thought better of his previous opinion.
Be content with your station.