[Read more…] about The Blind HerculesWhen Hercules was blind he was mocked and teased unmercifully. When he got his sight back those who mocked found that mockery was not a good idea!
Mock today and you may regret it tomorrow.
The Indian and The Frenchman
[Read more…] about The Indian and The FrenchmanAn Indian, hunting in the winter in order to rest in the summer, met a Frenchman who said he works in the summer to rest in the winter. People differ.
Custom has a mighty effect on mankind.
The Spaniel and The Mastiff
[Read more…] about The Spaniel and The MastiffA Spaniel was traveling with a Mastiff. Coming into a town the Mastiff growled and the people fell upon both dogs. The Spaniel complained to no avail.
You are known by the company you keep.
The Bee and The Cuckoo
[Read more…] about The Bee and The CuckooA Bee asked a chanting Cuckoo to cease repetition. The Cuckoo said everything the Bee does is the same. Bee responded that in art monotony must be avoided.
In works of taste and amusement, monotony is to be avoided.
The Lion and The Echo
[Read more…] about The Lion and The EchoA Lion was disturbed by another Lion’s voice but was only an Echo of himself. A Fox pointed this out. No more fears.
Imaginary terror can seem real.
Honour, Prudence, and Pleasure
[Read more…] about Honour, Prudence, and PleasureHonour, Prudence, and Pleasure kept house until Pleasure’s activities threatened the house. Honour and Prudence went together and only invited Pleasure.
Guard against Pleasure ruining your life.