[Read more…] about The Soldier and His HorsesA Soldier who had an excellent horse purchased a second and devoted himself to the second. The first diminished and questioned why. Things change.
Nothing stays the same.
The Traveller
[Read more…] about The TravellerA Traveller stepped away from and walked around some snakes in the road but, when he came upon some worms paid them no attention and crushed them.
Compassion is often only given to those who can hurt you.
The Rats and The Cheese
[Read more…] about The Rats and The CheeseThe Rats wanted to set up a government like the Bees. They did but the politicians all set about finding ways to get to the cheese first.
Politicians tend to look out for themselves first.
The Dog and The Crocodile
[Read more…] about The Dog and The CrocodileA Dog ran while lapping at the Nile to avoid Crocodiles. A Crocodile tried to get friendly so the Dog told him why he ran. No meal today Crocodile!
Guard against a connection with people of bad character.
The Ass and The Gardener
[Read more…] about The Ass and The GardenerA Ass was searching for his tail near a garden. The Gardener, thinking about his plants, cut off both of the Ass’s ears. Shouldn’t have wandered about.
He who takes no reason for his guide gets into trouble.
The Ostrich and The Pelican
[Read more…] about The Ostrich and The PelicanAn Ostrich, which leaves its eggs to nature, chided a Pelican for feeding her own with blood. Pelican responded that children are the highest calling.
Raising children is the best job in the world.