[Read more…] about Aesop and The PoultryNeighbors watched Aesop examine a group of poultry in a yard. He observed to them that mankind was often no better: crowing and poorly scratching.
Mankind is often no better than animals.
The Sheep and The Bramble
[Read more…] about The Sheep and The BrambleA Sheep sheltered under a Bramble during a storm and fell asleep. On waking the Sheep found itself snared by the Bramble. Protection and fleece gone!
Protection can be fleeting.
The Council of Horses
[Read more…] about The Council of HorsesA young Horse decried his servitude before the Horse Council. An elder Steed then argued that the reward is a warm stable and freedom in age. He won.
Consider all views when arguing.
The Snail And The Statue
[Read more…] about The Snail And The StatueA Snail decided to foul a statue of Venus because of the excitation it excited. A Bird assured him that the beauty will out no matter what the Snail did.
Art will shine through surface blemishes.
The Blind Hercules
[Read more…] about The Blind HerculesWhen Hercules was blind he was mocked and teased unmercifully. When he got his sight back those who mocked found that mockery was not a good idea!
Mock today and you may regret it tomorrow.
The Indian and The Frenchman
[Read more…] about The Indian and The FrenchmanAn Indian, hunting in the winter in order to rest in the summer, met a Frenchman who said he works in the summer to rest in the winter. People differ.
Custom has a mighty effect on mankind.