[Read more…] about PlutusPlutus seldom came among honest men. Ask why he replied that among men there are many rogues, so it is no wonder he should miss the smaller number.
Mankind has more rogues than honest people.
The Two Thieves and The Bear
[Read more…] about The Two Thieves and The BearThieves wanted to steal a Calf in an Ox stall. One went in but was held fast. As dawn came one thief left and the other was caught – being held by a Bear.
Be prepared for the unexpected.
The Fighting Cocks and The Turkey
[Read more…] about The Fighting Cocks and The TurkeyTwo fighting Cocks battled for the least insult one to the other. A Turkey remarked how silly that they maim themselves for life over something small.
Don’t over react.
The Village Quack
[Read more…] about The Village QuackA Village idler decided to play a trick and told people he would show a horseless wheel carriage. They came and paid. He showed a wheel-barrow.
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
The Diamond and The Glowworm
[Read more…] about The Diamond and The GlowwormA brilliant Diamond was found by a Glow-worm. The Glow-worm berated the Diamond after the sun went down and its glow faded. Diamond had the last word.
Don’t get too hung up on your own self-image.
The Hunter, The Fox, and The Tiger
[Read more…] about The Hunter, The Fox, and The TigerA Hunter dug a pit in front of a Fox’s den and put food in the pit. Fox, suspecting a trick avoided the pit. A Tiger did not and fell in. Hunter surprised!
Look before you leap.