The document summarizes two stories: "Catch the bear before you sell its skin" and "Arachne and Athena". In the first story, a poor but diligent student becomes arrogant after dreaming of success and is punished for his hubris. In the second, the skilled weaver Arachne challenges the goddess Athena to a weaving contest and is transformed into a spider for her arrogance. Both stories convey messages about the dangers of arrogance and the importance of modesty and justice.