[Read more…] about The Man and His WifeA hated Wife was sent to relatives as a test. She said the Shepard hated her. The Husband commented that she must also be hated by those with her all day.
Make the best of a bad situation.
The Seller of Images
[Read more…] about The Seller of ImagesA seller had an image of Mercury and claimed it gave riches. When asked why he was selling he said he needed riches now and not later when the image worked.
When you lie, you often have to expand the lie.
The Ass and The Wolf
[Read more…] about The Ass and The WolfAn Ass pretended to be lame when he saw a Wolf coming. Wolf asked the problem and Ass said he had a thorn. The Wolf agreed to remove it; got kicked trying.
Keep to your trade.
The Boy Bathing
A Boy was in danger of drowning and asked for help. The bystander berated him for being in the river. Boy asked that he help now and criticize later.
Counsel without help is useless.
[Note: Also see The Master and His Scholar.]
[Read more…] about The Boy BathingThe Weasel and The Mice
[Read more…] about The Weasel and The MiceAn infirm Weasel tried to trick mice by rolling in flour as a disguise. An older mouse saw through the trick.
Where strength fails, guile may succeed.
The Hares and The Lions
[Read more…] about The Hares and The LionsThe Hares argued all should be equal. The Lions replied: “Your words are good; but they lack both claws and teeth such as we have.”
Be prepared to defend your position.