[Read more…] about The Ass and The GardenerA Ass was searching for his tail near a garden. The Gardener, thinking about his plants, cut off both of the Ass’s ears. Shouldn’t have wandered about.
He who takes no reason for his guide gets into trouble.
The Ostrich and The Pelican
[Read more…] about The Ostrich and The PelicanAn Ostrich, which leaves its eggs to nature, chided a Pelican for feeding her own with blood. Pelican responded that children are the highest calling.
Raising children is the best job in the world.
The Eagle, The Jackdaw, and The Magpie
[Read more…] about The Eagle, The Jackdaw, and The MagpieA Jackdaw and Magpie vied for importance at the Eagle’s court. Asked which took precedence, the Eagle said that the greater fool would be.
Only fools try to be self-important.
The Bee and The Spider
[Read more…] about The Bee and The SpiderA Bee and Spider argued which was the better artist. The Spider touted its web. The Bee touted its comb. Each argued against the other. Nobody won.
The value of art is often estimated by its use.
The Two Foxes
[Read more…] about The Two FoxesTwo Foxes raided a hen-roost killing all. The Young Fox ate all he could until he died. The Old Fox saved for the next day but was killed on return.
Every age has its peculiar vice.
The Prince and His Servant
[Read more…] about The Prince and His ServantA Prince bestowed a secret task to his Servant. The Servant told the King. The King died and the Prince became King. Servant did not survive!
Tell secrets at your own peril.