[Read more…] about The Owl and The NightingaleAn Owl resided in a library and mistook gravity for wisdom. A Nightingale sang to the Owl’s displeasure. Nightingale chided Owl as learned but not wise.
One can be learned but not wise.
The Conceited Owl
[Read more…] about The Conceited OwlA young Owl wanted to marry the daughter of the Eagle. A Crow presented the proposal. The Eagle said OK if the Owl would meet at sunrise. No marriage.
Know your place.
The Cat and The Bat
[Read more…] about The Cat and The BatA Cat prayed to be saved and was so long as no further birds were eaten. A Bat flew by and it took the Cat very little time to call the Bat a mouse. Eaten.
If someone wants something badly enough they will find a way.
The Fox and The Cat
[Read more…] about The Fox and The CatA Cat and Fox were moralizing about how bad killing was. On arrival at their destination a fat Cock and Mouse changed their minds.
It is a common habit among men to talk of what is right and good, and to do what is quite the reverse.
The Partial Judge
[Read more…] about The Partial JudgeA Farmer asks a judge about proper recompense for an accident against the Farmer. The Lawyer gives a fair answer; Farmer reverses conditions. Unfair now!
Even the best judges have a self-interest you must watch out for.
The Plague Among The Beasts
[Read more…] about The Plague Among The BeastsThe Beasts suffered a plague. A tribunal was to judge the most evil who would be sacrificed. The Ass, who did little wrong, was condemned and eaten. Ouch!
If you must be judged, make certain it’s before a fair judge.