[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.
The Wolf and The Goat
[Read more…] about The Wolf and The GoatA Wolf called to a Goat feeding to come to the meadow where there was better food. The Goat saw through the ruse. Smart Goat!
Be careful when your enemy invites you.
The She Goats and Their Beards
[Read more…] about The She Goats and Their BeardsFemale Goats got beards like the males who then complained to Jupiter. Jupiter said the let them be as they were not as strong or courageous as males.
It matters little if those who are inferior to us in merit should be like us in outside appearances.
The Hare With Many Friends
[Read more…] about The Hare With Many FriendsA Hare had many good weather friends. When trouble was near they all refused to help the Hare who only barely managed to escape on his own.
He that has many friends, has no friends.
The Kid and Wolf
[Read more…] about The Kid and WolfA Kid about to be eaten by a Wolf asked the Wolf to play to tune so he could dance. Wolf complied and hounds heard the music and came to chase the Wolf.
Don’t do things that make you forget your original purpose.
The Bull and The Goat
[Read more…] about The Bull and The GoatA Bull chased by a Lion tried to hide in a cave but was rebuffed by a Goat already there. The Bull told the Goat that he was lucky there was a Lion!
It shows an evil disposition to take advantage of a friend in distress.