A certain man fell ill, and, being in a very bad way, he made a vow that he would sacrifice a hundred oxen to the gods if they would grant him a retur...
A stag was chased by the hounds, and took refuge in a cave, where he hoped to be safe from his pursuers. Unfortunately the cave contained a lion, to w...
A man once bought a parrot and gave it the run of his house. It reveled in its liberty, and presently flew up on to the mantelpiece and screamed away ...
A lion watched a fat bull feeding in a meadow, and his mouth watered when he thought of the royal feast he would make, but he did not dare to attack h...
A hen and a flock of chicken were looking for food in the field. When she felt any danger, the hen would protect the chicken under her wing. The eagle...
Mountain Yangdu is a sheer and serene mountain, and is a inclement place. But it is home to black bears.Black bears loathe blood in nature. If a black...
A hungry crow spied a snake lying asleep in a sunny spot, and, picking it up in his claws, he was carrying it off to a place where he could make a mea...
An old woman heard that the young lady living next door had lost her earrings, and went to comfort her.The lady said light heartedly "It doesn...
James and John were good friends. For many years, James has had complete trust in John.At the beginning, James invited John to manage his housekeeping...
Zi qin once asked Mohist, "Teacher, it is true that the more you say the more attention you will get from people?"Mohist answered, "The...