[Read more…] about The Father and His Two DaughtersA Father asked his two daughters what they wanted. One wanted rain for the plants; the other wanted sunshine to dry tiles. Father could not please both.
You cannot please everyone.
The Shepherd and The Wolf
[Read more…] about The Shepherd and The WolfA Shepherd raised a Wolf to steal from neighbors. The Wolf was grateful but warned the Shepherd to be even more cautious now.
False men cannot be trusted.
The Kid and The Wolf
[Read more…] about The Kid and The WolfA Kid on top of a house shouted at a Wolf below. The Kid could only get away with that so long as he was on the roof.
It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.
The Cat and The Birds
[Read more…] about The Cat and The BirdsThe Cat played the part of a doctor and called on ailing birds. The Cat asked how they were and the birds answered they would be better off without the Cat.
Know your enemies.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
[Read more…] about The Boy Who Cried WolfA bored Boy tending Sheep cried “Wolf!” to get attention. He did it again and people came. A third time and the Boy was ignored. Goodbye flock.
A liar will not be believed, even when telling the truth.
The Widow and Her Little Maidens
[Read more…] about The Widow and Her Little MaidensA widow was served by maidens awakened by a rooster. They killed the rooster. The widow then woke them earlier.
Be careful what you ask for.