[Read more…] about The Mules and The RobbersOne mule carried treasure proudly; one carried grain. Robbers beset them and noticed the proud mule. They took the treasure and wounded the mule. Other OK.
Flaunt wealth and thieves will know you have wealth.
The Horse and The Ass
[Read more…] about The Horse and The AssA Horse met an Ass on the road and demanded he move aside. The Ass complied but was delighted later to find the horse lame and abused along the same road.
Better humble security than gilded danger.
The Fly and The Draught-Mule
[Read more…] about The Fly and The Draught-MuleA Fly sat atop a Mule and said he should go faster or the Fly would bite him. The Mule did not care as he only answered to his driver.
Ignore complainers who have no influence.
The Goat and The Ass
[Read more…] about The Goat and The AssA Goat envied an Ass for the extra food. Goat advised the Ass to fall to get some rest from work. The Ass did but the lungs of a Goat healed him. Oooops!
Beware of envy.
An Ass, An Ape, and A Mole
[Read more…] about An Ass, An Ape, and A MoleAn Ass and an Ape were complaining about what they did not have. A Mole pointed out that their complaint was minor compared with his lack of sight.
Be thankful for what nature has given you.
A Galled Ass and A Raven
[Read more…] about A Galled Ass and A RavenAn Ass with an open sore had a Raven pick at the sore. The groom laughed. A passing Wolf noted if he had done that, he would be killed. Injustice!!!
Not everyone is treated alike.