[Read more…] about A Boasting MuleWhen a Mule was happy he thought his parent was a spirited Horse. The next day he was put to work and realized he was only a Mule.
A bragging fool raised up is only ashamed of his father.
The Ass and The Old Shepherd
[Read more…] about The Ass and The Old ShepherdAn Ass carrying baskets was told to flee with the Shepherd. The Ass asked if the enemy would put another pair of baskets on him and, if not, why flee.
In a change of government the poor change nothing beyond the name of their master.
The Ass and The Frogs
[Read more…] about The Ass and The FrogsAn Ass with a load of wood fell in a pond. Frogs asked why he was making such a big deal out of the fall when they live in the pond all the time.
Men often bear little grievances with less courage than they do large misfortunes.
The Ass and His Masters
[Read more…] about The Ass and His MastersAn Ass worked under many masters, each worked him harder than the last. He decried ever leaving the first as the last was a tanner who will take his hide.
Tis madness and folly to appeal to providence and nature.
The Ass and His Shadow
[Read more…] about The Ass and His ShadowA Traveler hired an Ass. The day was hot and the Traveler sat in the shadow of the Ass. The Owner argued he didn’t hire the shadow. Ass left as they argued.
In quarreling about the shadow we often lose the substance.
The Old Lion
[Read more…] about The Old LionAn Old Lion was near death so animals that used to fear him came and abused him. Sadly, the Lion could do nothing to stop them.
Only cowards insult dying majesty.