[Read more…] about The Unlucky DogA starving Dog took a piece of meat. The owner called “mad dog” after it and the crowds killed it out of ignorance.
Make the punishment fit the crime.
The Sorrel Mare And Her Master
[Read more…] about The Sorrel Mare And Her MasterA Sorrel Mare was favorite. Eventually worn out, she was sold to servants and then as a carriage horse. Master was in an accident and recognized the mare.
Don’t cast out old friends; let them live in dignity.
The Nightingale And The Sparrow
[Read more…] about The Nightingale And The SparrowA Nightingale was listening to a Shepherd play in order to learn the notes. A Sparrow chided it. Nightingale replied that nobody should stop learning.
You are never too old to learn something new.
The Eastern Prince And The African
[Read more…] about The Eastern Prince And The AfricanAn Eastern Prince was visited by an African with a tame lion. Ask how it got tame, the response was the lion was trained from youth.
Parents should exercise care in instructions to children.
Luxury and Want
[Read more…] about Luxury and WantWant entered into Luxury’s palace asking for help. Getting none, Want declared that the gods had decreed Luxury’s palace her new home.
Where there is luxury, there is also want.
The Idler Caught Napping
[Read more…] about The Idler Caught NappingAn Idler, on a hot summer day, took his rest on a seat of pitch. While napping he sunk in and had to be extracted by friends or perish.
Don’t be thoughtless in what you do.