[Read more…] about The Partial JudgeA Farmer asks a judge about proper recompense for an accident against the Farmer. The Lawyer gives a fair answer; Farmer reverses conditions. Unfair now!
Even the best judges have a self-interest you must watch out for.
The Plague Among The Beasts
[Read more…] about The Plague Among The BeastsThe Beasts suffered a plague. A tribunal was to judge the most evil who would be sacrificed. The Ass, who did little wrong, was condemned and eaten. Ouch!
If you must be judged, make certain it’s before a fair judge.
The Philosopher Among The Tombs
[Read more…] about The Philosopher Among The TombsA Philosopher noticed multiple skeletons looked the same, no matter the rank of the person. Therefore, true nobility is not physical but in the mind.
True nobility is in the mind.
The Passenger and The Pilot
[Read more…] about The Passenger and The PilotA Passenger asked a Pilot how his family died. “At sea, and you?” “In bed.” But Pilot was not afraid of the sea or Passenger of bed because of that.
One never knows the time or place of death.
The Soldier and His Horses
[Read more…] about The Soldier and His HorsesA Soldier who had an excellent horse purchased a second and devoted himself to the second. The first diminished and questioned why. Things change.
Nothing stays the same.
The Traveller
[Read more…] about The TravellerA Traveller stepped away from and walked around some snakes in the road but, when he came upon some worms paid them no attention and crushed them.
Compassion is often only given to those who can hurt you.