[Read more…] about The Ass Carrying The ImageAn Ass carrying a sacred Image through town thought all the bowing was for him instead of the Image. His Master set him straight with a well placed whip.
They are not wise who give to themselves the credit due to others.
The Dolphins, The Whales, and The Sprat
[Read more…] about The Dolphins, The Whales, and The SpratDolphins and Whales were fighting when a Sprat offered to help them. Seems they would rather fight. Too bad.
Some would rather fight than not.
The Wolf and The Shepherds
[Read more…] about The Wolf and The ShepherdsA Wolf saw Shepherds eating parts of a Sheep. The Wolf decried their actions saying they would have killed him doing the same thing.
Circumstances dictate how actions are seen.
The Master and His Dogs
[Read more…] about The Master and His DogsIn the midst of a storm the Dogs watch their Master kill his Sheep, Goats, and Oxen in order to sustain himself. The Dogs decided to be safe and leave!
He is not to be trusted as a friend who mistreats his own family.
The Three Tradesmen
[Read more…] about The Three TradesmenA city was under siege; three Tradesmen gave opinions about how to protect it. Each called from his own trade but none could agree.
Every man for himself.
The Playful Ass
[Read more…] about The Playful AssAn Ass started to play on the roof and broke tiles. The Owner beat him. The Ass thought it strange he could not do with yesterday a Monkey did.
People that live by example need to look closely at the example they are following.