[Read more…] about Industry and SlothA young man never went to work as he listened to Industry and Sloth argue their points until it was time for dinner. Days wasted!
Decisions not made lead nowhere.
The Master and His Scholar
[Read more…] about The Master and His ScholarA Schoolmaster found his Scholar hanging to a branch in the river. Scholar had tried to swim unaided before he could. The Master helped teach the lesson.
Know your abilities before attempting a task.
The Ape and her Two Young Ones
[Read more…] about The Ape and her Two Young OnesAn Ape had two babies. She lavished care on one and largely ignored the other. The ignored baby learned more about survival and did better in the world.
Sometimes it’s better to be an enemy rather than a friend.
The Boy and His Mother
[Read more…] about The Boy and His MotherA Boy about to be executed for stealing went to his Mother and bit her ear. He then accused her of abetting his first crime which later led to the gallows.
We are made by our teachings in youth.
The Two Crabs
[Read more…] about The Two CrabsA child crab is berated by the parent crab for walking awkwardly. The child crab points out the parent should set the example.
Example is the best precept.
Thomas Bewick Dedicatory
| THE FABLES OF AESOP, AND OTHERS, WITH DESIGNS ON WOOD, by THOMAS BEWICK “The wisest of the Ancients delivered their Conceptions of the Deity, and their Lessons of Morality, in Fables and Parables.” NEWCASTLE: PRINTED BY E. WALKER, FOR T. BEWICK AND SON. SOLD BY THEM, LONGMAN AND CO. LONDON, AND ALL BOOKSELLERS. 1818 |  |