[Read more…] about A Lark in A NetA Lark was caught and sentenced to death. The Lark complained that punishment did not fit the crime as all he took was a grain of corn; not jewels. Too bad.
When your adversary is also your judge, don’t bother arguing.
A Fowler and A Blackbird
[Read more…] about A Fowler and A BlackbirdA Fowler was building a net. A Blackbird asked and the Fowler said it was a city. The Blackbird took the bait and was caught. Just too gullible.
There is no glory in tricking those easy to trick.
The Hunter and The Horseman
[Read more…] about The Hunter and The HorsemanA Hunter had a Hare a horseman wanted. Horseman asked to buy but rode off when he had the Hare. Hunter could not catch him so he gifted the Hare.
A fool will make excuses for foolish behavior.
The Horse and The Stag
[Read more…] about The Horse and The StagIf you allow men to use you for your own purposes, they will use you for theirs. A horse lets a rider mount to chase a stag. The rider keeps the horse.
If you allow men to use you for your own purposes, they will use you for theirs.
The Hart and The Vine
[Read more…] about The Hart and The VineDo not mistreat those who help you. A Hart (stag) hides from hunters in vines. The Hart starts to nibble on the vines and gives himself away. Too bad.
Do not mistreat those who help you.
The Bull, The Lioness, and The Wild-Boar Hunter
[Read more…] about The Bull, The Lioness, and The Wild-Boar HunterA Bull killed the cub of a Lioness who complained bitterly about it. A Hunter chided her as she had killed many young of others. Turnabout is fair play.
Don’t complain about things you yourself have done.