[Read more…] about The Widow and The SheepA Widow decided to shear her only Sheep. She botched the job and was berated by the Sheep.
The least outlay is not always the greatest gain.
The Hawk, The Kite, and The Pigeons
[Read more…] about The Hawk, The Kite, and The PigeonsA Kite was bothering pigeons so the pigeons asked the hawk to guard them. Bad move as the hawk did more damage than the kite would have.
Avoid a remedy that is worse than the disease.
The Stag in The Ox-Stall
[Read more…] about The Stag in The Ox-StallA stag, fleeing, hid in a stable by burying itself in the hay. Stag left a horn showing and the Master saw. No more stag.
Nothing escapes the master’s eye.
The Two Dogs
[Read more…] about The Two DogsA Hound berated a House Dog for getting a large share of the kill on the Master’s return. The House Dog replied it was not his fault; talk to the Master.
Children are not to be blamed for the faults of their parents.
The Old Woman and The Wine-Jar
[Read more…] about The Old Woman and The Wine-JarAn Old Woman who liked wine found a wine jug by the road. She hoped it was full but it wasn’t. At least she got good memories through sniffing the jug.
The memory of a good deed lives.
The Huntsman and The Fisherman
[Read more…] about The Huntsman and The FishermanA Huntsman and Fisherman met and decided to exchange what each caught. They kept doing this until a neighbor pointed out they might like what they caught.
Abstain and enjoy.