[Read more…] about The Favorite HorseA Horse brought the Emperor safe out of battle. The Emperor created a magnificent stable for the Horse which could not have cared less.
Happiness beyond the limits which nature has prescribed is an illusion.
The Glow-Worm
[Read more…] about The Glow-WormA Glow-worm was admired by night. He decided to come out in the day and shine but by day only looked like a normal old grub. Not so bright!
If want to move up in station you must be fully prepared.
The Ant And The Caterpillar
[Read more…] about The Ant And The CaterpillarA working Ant berated a slow-moving Caterpillar, saying how much better he was. The Caterpillar came back as a Butterfly and the Ant changed his tune.
Don’t burn bridges; you don’t know when you might need them.
The Old Man And Death
[Read more…] about The Old Man And DeathAn Old Man met Death and asked for a reprieve. Death said no as he had given the Old Man many hints about what was coming to him.
Be prepared. One never knows when Death will show up.
The Brocaded Gown And Linen Rag
[Read more…] about The Brocaded Gown And Linen RagA Gown was given to a Maid. The Gown disdained a Rag. The Rag made it clear the Gown would sink to Rag and then worse at the end.
Don’t exalt yourself over others you may join.
Care And Generosity
[Read more…] about Care And GenerosityCare was worn until Generosity came around. The two married and now Generosity and Care work together; neither of them outdoing the other.
Work together for best results.