Caught in a trap, a fox escaped
But left his tail behind;
And, though now rather oddly shaped,
Pretended not to mind.
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THE CROW AND THE FOX – AESOP’S FABLES (do not trust flatterers)
Upon an oak-limb sat a crow,
Holding some luscious cheese,
Which drew a hungry fox below
Changing cajoleries.
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The Fox and The Stork – AESOP’S FABLES (do not play tricks on your neighbors unless you can stand the same treatment yourself)
Or so they loved to think-
Until the beast prepared a feast
Of tempting food and drink,
And, laughing at a secret jest,
Asked stork to be his dinner guest.
THE LION, THE FOX AND THE JACKAL – AESOP’S FABLES (learn from the misfortunes of others)
The lion, fox and jackal went
Upon a hunting spree.
And in their bag they caught a stag
Quite large enough for three.