A lion and fox invited an ass to join their royal family. But the lion immediately killed the trusting ass, serving his carcass to the fox and leaving to rest. As night fell, the hungry fox ate the ass’s delicious brains. When the lion returned and asked for the brains, the fox claimed the ass had none, for only the brainless would fall for the lion’s scheme. The lion agreed and walked away.
What principles and lessons can be learned from the above stories?
The cruel and cunning may prosper for a time through deceit. But their scheming will doom them when honesty is lost to all.
