[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.
An Ass, An Ape, and A Mole
[Read more…] about An Ass, An Ape, and A MoleAn Ass and an Ape were complaining about what they did not have. A Mole pointed out that their complaint was minor compared with his lack of sight.
Be thankful for what nature has given you.
The Monkey and The Camel
[Read more…] about The Monkey and The CamelCamel saw how well the Monkey’s performance was received that Camel decided to get up and copy it. Silly Camel did so poorly he was run off.
It is absurd to ape our betters.
The Apes and The Two Travelers
[Read more…] about The Apes and The Two TravelersAn Ape king arrayed other apes around him. One traveler said he was a good king with good companions. The other said he was a good Ape. The truth enraged.
The truth often hurts.
The Fox and Monkey
[Read more…] about The Fox and MonkeyA Fox and Monkey passed a cemetery. Monkey told the Fox these were ancestors. Fox pointed out this was a likely story but nobody there could refute it.
A false tale often betrays itself.
The Monkey and The Dolphin
[Read more…] about The Monkey and The DolphinDolphin saved a Monkey from drowning and gave him a ride to Athens. Dolphin questioned Monkey about Athens and was lied to. Monkey got drowned after all.
Bragging, lying, and pretending, has cost many a man his life and estate.