[Read more…] about A Cock and HorsesA Cock started scratching the straw among Horses stamped their hooves. The Cock said everyone had to be careful that they did not tread on each other.
It’s not wise to hold yourself in high esteem when it’s not warranted.
The Man and The Stone
[Read more…] about The Man and The StoneAesop reported one person at the bath after seeing one man move a Stone others were tripping over. Master found others. Aesop said others were not men.
A true man helps others.
The Fox, The Wolf, and The Horse
[Read more…] about The Fox, The Wolf, and The HorseFox and Wolf approached a Horse to introduce themselves and assess the prey. Horse said his name was on his hoof. Fox demurred, Wolf got kicked. Smart Fox.
Friends may turn on you.
A Boar Challenges an Ass
[Read more…] about A Boar Challenges an AssA Boar and an Ass were to fight. They came at each other with the Boar feeling confident of his tusks. The Ass then turned and kicked. Poor Boar!
Know your enemy and his tactics.
The Horse and The Hog
[Read more…] about The Horse and The HogA Hog derides a Horse on the way to battle because of his desire to die. The Horse says it’s better to die in battle than to just wait for the butcher.
Die a gallant death.
The Gardener and His Landlord
[Read more…] about The Gardener and His LandlordA Gardener rented a garden with a destructive Hare. The Landlord came with friends and Dogs to catch the Hare. In trying they destroyed the garden. Ooops.
Be careful what you ask for; people helping can cause more grief than the original problem.