[Read more…] about The Rose and The ButterflyA Butterfly and Rose were in love. The Butterfly flew to other flowers and the Rose was miffed. Butterfly pointed out the other insects that visited Rose.
Do not expect constancy in others if you have none yourself.
The Heron
[Read more…] about The HeronA Heron fishing by a stream was so picky it almost starved. After several fish, the Heron had to settle for a snail.
Do not be too hard to suit or you may have to settle for the worst or nothing.
The Rabbit, The Weasel, and The Cat
[Read more…] about The Rabbit, The Weasel, and The CatA Weasel went into a Rabbit’s home while gone. The Rabbit complained and a Cat said it would judge. They came close and the Cat pounced. The Cat won.
The strong are apt to settle questions to their own advantage.
The Monkey and The Cat
[Read more…] about The Monkey and The CatA Monkey talked friend Cat into trying to pull chestnuts out of the fire to share. Cat pulled and got burned; Monkey just ate. Cat lost.
The flatterer seeks some benefit at your expense.
The Dog and His Master’s Dinner
[Read more…] about The Dog and His Master’s DinnerA Dog carried master’s supper. Other dogs wanted some and one day Dog stopped to argue. Mistake, but Dog did get away with largest piece.
Do not stop to argue with temptation.
The Two Goats
[Read more…] about The Two GoatsTwo goats were frolicking on cliffs on two sides of a deep canyon. Each tried to cross to the other side on a narrow log. Stalemate and steep plunge.
Sometimes giving way is better than stubbornness.