[Read more…] about The Miser and The MagpieA Magpie stole gold from a Miser who said the Magpie should die for stealing. Magpie said the Miser is more guilty for secreting, not using, the gold.
Wealth not used is wealth wasted.
The Spectacles
[Read more…] about The SpectaclesJupiter gave mankind a gift of spectacles; each a different color and strength. Everybody thought their pair was better than all others.
Each has their own best opinion.
The Owl and The Nightingale
[Read more…] about The Owl and The NightingaleAn Owl resided in a library and mistook gravity for wisdom. A Nightingale sang to the Owl’s displeasure. Nightingale chided Owl as learned but not wise.
One can be learned but not wise.
The Conceited Owl
[Read more…] about The Conceited OwlA young Owl wanted to marry the daughter of the Eagle. A Crow presented the proposal. The Eagle said OK if the Owl would meet at sunrise. No marriage.
Know your place.
The Cat and The Bat
[Read more…] about The Cat and The BatA Cat prayed to be saved and was so long as no further birds were eaten. A Bat flew by and it took the Cat very little time to call the Bat a mouse. Eaten.
If someone wants something badly enough they will find a way.
The Fox and The Cat
[Read more…] about The Fox and The CatA Cat and Fox were moralizing about how bad killing was. On arrival at their destination a fat Cock and Mouse changed their minds.
It is a common habit among men to talk of what is right and good, and to do what is quite the reverse.