[Read more…] about The Wolf and The LambA young Lamb encountered a Wolf outside the fence. The Wolf sweet-talked the Lamb into joining him for a nice meal of grass. The meal was Lamb instead!
There is a reason for fences; don’t stray out of bounds.
The Farmer’s Wife and The Raven
[Read more…] about The Farmer’s Wife and The RavenA Farmer’s Wife was taking a load of eggs to market. A Raven was seen and the horse stumbled crushing the eggs. She blamed the Raven but he said: No.
Plan ahead for all contingencies.
The Trooper and His Horse
[Read more…] about The Trooper and His HorseA Trooper noticed a loose shoe on his Horse but did not take care of it. They were called to war; the horse stumbled; and the enemy slew the soldier.
Take care of work as you find it.
The Two Springs
[Read more…] about The Two SpringsTwo Springs split. The stronger chided the weaker but the weaker went to a meadow and collected more water. Eventually the stronger had to join too.
Sometimes joining forces is for the best.
The Fox, The Weasel, and The Rabbit
[Read more…] about The Fox, The Weasel, and The RabbitA Rabbit was safe from a Fox. He felt different when a Weasel teamed with Fox. Weasel chased him from the hole and Fox snared and shared him. Yum!
Sometimes an alliance is needed to perform a task properly.
The Lion and The Council Of Beasts
[Read more…] about The Lion and The Council Of BeastsA Lion decided to tax his subjects so he did not have to hunt. The Tiger suggested taxing vice. The Elephant suggested taxing virtue. Nobody won.
The best tax system is voluntary.