[Read more…] about The Lion and The Council Of BeastsA Lion decided to tax his subjects so he did not have to hunt. The Tiger suggested taxing vice. The Elephant suggested taxing virtue. Nobody won.
The best tax system is voluntary.
The Lion and The Snake
[Read more…] about The Lion and The SnakeA hungry Lion brushed aside a Snake with his paw. The Snake, angered, bit the Lion with deadly venom. Snake pointed out even small enemies can hurt.
Any enemy is a bad enemy.
The Lion, The Bear, The Monkey, and The Fox
[Read more…] about The Lion, The Bear, The Monkey, and The FoxThe Lion summoned many to his den. Bear thought it reeked and was killed for his observation. Monkey said otherwise and was killed. Fox demurred and lived.
Watch what you say in the presence of greater power.
The Lion, The Fox, and The Wolf
[Read more…] about The Lion, The Fox, and The WolfA sick Lion was attended by Wolf and Fox. Wolf said the Fox had been gone plotting. Fox returned saying he found a cure: the pelt of a Wolf. Bye Wolf.
Plot against others and fall into a trap of your own making.
The Lion, and The Asses and Hares
[Read more…] about The Lion, and The Asses and HaresA beast/bird war broke out. Asses and Hares came to the field. The Lion, instead of dismissing them, said the Asses could trumpet and Hares carry letters.
Everyone can be of use in war.
The Ass’s Brains
[Read more…] about The Ass’s BrainsA Lion and Fox hunted together. An Ass was killed for supper. Fox was to guard but got hungry and ate the brain. Lion angry. Fox explained no brain if here.
Wit has always an answer ready.