Below is the preface in the Townsend file. I’ve moved the various footnotes into the text for clarity. Where fables are mentioned, they are linked in the text.
[Read more…] about Townsend PrefaceThe Horse and The Groom
[Read more…] about The Horse and The GroomA Groom spent days grooming his Horse while, at the same time, he stole his oats and sold them. The Horse wished he would groom less and feed more.
Appearances aren’t everything.
The Fox and The Sick Lion
[Read more…] about The Fox and The Sick LionA sick lion called others to his cave. Many went in but none came out. Latecomers refused to go in. Smart!
The wise learn from misfortunes of others.
The Miser and His Gold
[Read more…] about The Miser and His GoldA miser tried to hide his gold but a thief saw where and took the gold. Too bad.
Wealth not used is wealth that does not exist.
The Goat and The Goatherd
[Read more…] about The Goat and The GoatherdA Goatherd attempted to bring a stray back to the flock. A last the Goatherd threw a stone which broke the goat’s horn. No way to keep that a secret.
Do not attempt to hide things which cannot be hid.
The Raven and The Swan
[Read more…] about The Raven and The SwanA Raven desired a Swan’s white feathers. He thought the color was due to the water so he went to live in the lake. Not water, and going hungry, he perished.
Change of habit cannot alter nature.