[Read more…] about The Jackdaw and The FoxDon’t deceive yourself. A Fox sees a jackdaw waiting for food from a tree with early fruit on it. The Fox tells the daw it is waiting in vain.
Don’t deceive yourself.
The Lion and The Fox
[Read more…] about The Lion and The FoxA Fox helped a Lion catch prey but got jealous of the Lion taking the bigger share. Fox went out on his own but got caught himself with no Lion to help.
Don’t attempt more than you can handle.
The Fox, The Cock, and The Dog
[Read more…] about The Fox, The Cock, and The DogA Dog is hiding in a hole in a tree. A cock is in the tree crowing. A fox hears and comes for a meal. Surprise!
Cunning often outwits itself.
The Fox and The Bramble
[Read more…] about The Fox and The BrambleA Fox fell into a Bramble and was cut. The Fox cursed the Bramble who then chided the Fox for being so careless as to fall into the Bramble.
Sometimes you have to ask your enemies for help.
The Fox and Monkey
[Read more…] about The Fox and MonkeyA Fox and Monkey passed a cemetery. Monkey told the Fox these were ancestors. Fox pointed out this was a likely story but nobody there could refute it.
A false tale often betrays itself.
The Wolf and The Fox
[Read more…] about The Wolf and The FoxA large Wolf was nicknamed Lion. Believing this he moved to live with Lions. A Fox observed he might be a lion among wolves; but, was a wolf among lions.
Know yourself and your limits.