[Read more…] about Two Travelers and The Axe (Purse)One of two Men found an Axe. The other claimed part of the find until the owner showed up to take the Axe back. The other quickly withdrew the claim.
He who shares the danger ought to share the prize.
The Boys and The Frogs
[Read more…] about The Boys and The FrogsBoys playing by a pond began to throw rocks at Frogs, killing several. Frogs cried out they should stop as sport to the Boys was death to the Frogs.
Play for one may be death to another.
The Gnat and The Bull
[Read more…] about The Gnat and The BullA Gnat settled on a Bull. Before the Gnat left he asked the Bull if he could go. The Bull did not care as he had not even noticed the Gnat had some.
Some men are of more consequence in their own eyes than in the eyes of their neighbors.
The Man and The Satyr
[Read more…] about The Man and The SatyrA Satyr is confused by a man blowing to both heat and cool and refused to deal with him thinking he was double dealing.
Maintain a single position.
The Monster In The Sun
[Read more…] about The Monster In The SunAn Astronomer observed an animal on the Sun and calculated all manner of characteristics. A doubter examined the instrument. Fly on the lens. Ooops!
Extraordinary claims need extraordinary proof.
The Belly and The Members
[Read more…] about The Belly and The MembersBelly had all the food and the rest of the body rebelled and refused to work to get more. They soon relented as the whole body started to starve.
The person who withdraws support for his leader is a traitor.