[Read more…] about The Dogs and The FoxFox found Dogs tearing apart a lion skin. Fox told the Dogs they would have a problem if the Lion were still in the skin.
It is easy to kick a man that is down.
The Fox and The Mask
[Read more…] about The Fox and The MaskA Fox looks at a mask and wonders where the mask’s brains are.
Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.
The Wolf, The Fox, and The Ape
[Read more…] about The Wolf, The Fox, and The ApeAn Ape sat as judge between a Fox, accused of stealing, and Wolf, the accuser. After the trial, the Ape judged the Wolf lost nothing but the Fox stole it.
The dishonest, if they act honestly, get no credit.
An Ape and Fox
[Read more…] about An Ape and FoxApe became king through tricks. A Fox noticed a trap and led the Ape to it. The Ape was caught by the trap and complained. Fox: he should have known better.
Rulers should tend to business; a bad choice exposes authority to scorn.
A Wolf and A Fox
[Read more…] about A Wolf and A FoxA Fox knew a Wolf was holed up and told a Shepherd where the den was. Shepherd killed Wolf and Fox moved into den. Shepherd came back. Bye, bye Fox.
Take pleasure when thieves destroy themselves.
A Fox and A Hare to Jupiter
[Read more…] about A Fox and A Hare to JupiterA Fox and a Hare prayed to Jupiter for the benefit each other had: Fox for swiftness and Hare for slyness. Jupiter said each should not covet. Make due.
Do not pray for more than your due.