[Read more…] about The Shipwrecked Man and The SeaA man was shipwrecked and blamed the sea for his troubles. The sea responded saying it was not he but the wind that should be blamed.
Use care to place your blame on the right person.
The Rich Man and The Tanner
[Read more…] about The Rich Man and The TannerA rich man complained about the smell from a near-by tanner. The tanner said he would move but did not and the rich man eventually got used to the smell.
One can get used to most anything.
The Lamb and The Wolf
[Read more…] about The Lamb and The WolfA Lamb took refuge from a Wolf in a temple. The Wolf said the Lamb would be sacrificed there to which the Lamb said that would be better than eaten.
Better to honor the Gods than fall to your enemy.
The Lion, Jupiter, and The Elephant
[Read more…] about The Lion, Jupiter, and The ElephantA Lion bemoaned his state to Jupiter who refused to help. The Lion then saw an Elephant who was bothered by a Gnat. The Lion thought better of his state.
There is always someone else worse off than you.
The Hares and The Frogs
[Read more…] about The Hares and The FrogsHares were tired of being afraid. They went to drown themselves when they scared some frogs. Fear no more.
There is always someone worse off than yourself.
The Travelers and The Plane-Tree
[Read more…] about The Travelers and The Plane-TreeTo the dismay of a Plane-Tree some men sitting under its shade talked badly about it. They got corrected.
Some men underrate their best blessings.