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Bulls that grazed together could not be attacked by a lion because they faced him as a group. The lion sowed mistrust among them until they separated, then killed them one at a time. A group's safety comes from its unity, so an adversary who cannot beat the group will try to split it first.
A gazelle drinking at a spring admires its horns and is ashamed of its thin legs. When hunters come, the legs carry it away, but the horns catch in the branches and it is caught. How attractive a trait looks is a poor guide to its real value, and the judgment is often reversed only when survival is at stake.
A man points to a picture of a man overpowering a lion as proof that humans are stronger. The lion replies that if lions could make images, the picture would show the reverse. Evidence produced by one party reflects that party's interests, so testimony must be weighed by who authored it.
A dog carrying meat across water sees its reflection holding what looks like a larger piece. It snaps at the image and drops the real meat, which is carried away. Grasping for an illusory gain can destroy a gain already secured.