[Read more…] about Two Young Men and A CookTwo men visited a Cook. The Cook noticed something missing. Both men swore they had not taken it, even though they did. God saw even if the Cook didn’t.
You can trick man but not God.
A Crow and A Dog
[Read more…] about A Crow and A DogA Crow prayed to Minerva. Dog said that the prayer would not be answered as Minerva disliked crows. The Crow said he would continue to try to befriend.
Men turn to religion out of fear or interest instead of affection.
A Stag and A Lion
[Read more…] about A Stag and A LionA deer being chased tries to hide in a cave with a lion in it. Bad move. Bye, bye deer.
Everything, including death, can be done easy or hard.
A Woman and Her Two Daughters
[Read more…] about A Woman and Her Two DaughtersA Woman with two daughters buried one, and mourners were provided for the funeral. The other daughter asked about strangers. Woman said they had the money.
Professional mourners serve those who pay the most.
An Ass and An Ungrateful Master
[Read more…] about An Ass and An Ungrateful MasterA long-serving Ass finally tripped and fell. His Master beat him unmercifully. Too bad for the Ass to have such an uncaring Master.
Rewards do not always accompany a lifetime of good work.
An Old Dog and His Master
[Read more…] about An Old Dog and His MasterAn Old Dog complained that as he grew older and more frail the master reproached and beat him more despite a lifetime of service.
Rewards do not always accompany a lifetime of good work.