[Read more…] about The Bald KnightA bald Knight wore a wig which a gust of wind took away. While his companions laughed, the Knight took it in stride and made a joke of it. Good for him.
It’s good to be able to laugh at yourself.
The Traveler and Fortune
[Read more…] about The Traveler and FortuneA person slept by a well. Fortune, not wanting to be blamed for a drowning, saved the person from folly.
Everyone is more or less master of his own fate.
The Hare and The Hound
[Read more…] about The Hare and The HoundA Hound scared and chased a Hare but gave up after some distance. Asked why, the Hound cited motivation: Hound ran for supper, Hare ran for life.
Motivation is everything.
The Oaks and Jupiter
[Read more…] about The Oaks and JupiterThe Oaks complained to Jupiter about being cut so often. Jupiter told them they make excellent structures; if they did not then they would be cut less.
Men make their own fate.
The Monkeys and Their Mother
[Read more…] about The Monkeys and Their MotherMother Monkey had two babies. One was reared with love and one with neglect. The loved one was smothered and died; the other grew despite neglect.
The best intentions will not always ensure success.
The Dancing Monkeys
[Read more…] about The Dancing MonkeysMonkeys were trained to dance on stage and did a good job of it. One day nuts were thrown onto the stage and the Monkeys fought over the nuts, dancing not.
Men often revert to their natural instincts.