[Read more…] about The Fox and The HedgehogA Fox with its tail caught was a feast for Mosquitoes. A Hedgehog offered to remove them. Fox said no; those on him were full; new would take more blood.
Consider carefully before changing your situation.
The Bowman and Lion
[Read more…] about The Bowman and LionA Lion (or Tiger) stands up to an archer only to find an arrow in his side. The Fox slyly asks if he really intended for that to happen. Unhappy Lion.
Be on guard against men who can strike from a distance.
Hares, Foxes and Eagles
[Read more…] about Hares, Foxes and EaglesIn a war with Eagles, the Hares called for Foxes to help. The Foxes said they did not know the Hares or who they were fighting and so demurred.
Count the cost before you commit yourselves.
The Crab and The Fox
[Read more…] about The Crab and The FoxA Crab left the seashore to feed in a meadow. A hungry Fox ate him up. The Crab probably should not have left the shore!
Contentment with our lot is an element of happiness.
An Ape and A Fox
[Read more…] about An Ape and A FoxAn Ape asked a Fox for part of his tale to help cover him. The Fox pointed out that his tail was not built to cover an Ape.
Be content with your station.
The Farmer and The Fox
[Read more…] about The Farmer and The FoxA Farmer caught a fox and put a rope on fire on its tail. The Fox ran through the Farmer’s fields destroying his crop.
Be careful lest revenge backfire.