[Read more…] about The Three TradesmenA city was under siege; three Tradesmen gave opinions about how to protect it. Each called from his own trade but none could agree.
Every man for himself.
The Playful Ass
[Read more…] about The Playful AssAn Ass started to play on the roof and broke tiles. The Owner beat him. The Ass thought it strange he could not do with yesterday a Monkey did.
People that live by example need to look closely at the example they are following.
The Rivers and The Sea
[Read more…] about The Rivers and The SeaThree Rivers started to accuse the Sea of turning their water salty and unfit. The Sea cut them off saying all they had to do was stop flowing. Hah!
Do not blame others.
The Mice and The Weasels
[Read more…] about The Mice and The WeaselsMice and Weasels were fighting. The Mice picked their bravest to lead and made them generals. Mice fled when Weasels came but generals could not. Too bad.
The more honor the more danger.
The Ass, The Cock, and The Lion
[Read more…] about The Ass, The Cock, and The LionA cock scares a Lion away; the Ass thinks it was his bray that did it and chases after. Too bad for the Ass.
False confidence often leads into danger.
The Shepherd and The Sea
[Read more…] about The Shepherd and The SeaA Shepherd saw the calm seas and wanted to sail. He sold his Sheep and got some dates to sell overseas. His ship sank in a tempest and he lost everything.
Understand what you are doing before you do it.