[Read more…] about Aesop at PlayAesop was chided for relaxing and playing with children. His response in today’s language was simple….
Lighten up.
The River Fish and The Sea Fish
[Read more…] about The River Fish and The Sea FishA river Fish was washed to the sea. He thought himself to good compared with the sea Fish. But, in the long run sea Fish bring more at market.
Value is what others think of you, not what you think of yourself.
The Harper
[Read more…] about The HarperA Harper (man playing the harp) thought himself good enough to play on the public stage. The audience’s hisses proved him otherwise. Too much ambition.
Do not strive beyond your abilities.
Death and Cupid
[Read more…] about Death and CupidA tired Cupid sought rest in a cave that belonged to Death. His arrows got mixed with arrows Death uses. This accounts for lovers dying and elders in love.
Fate sometimes surprises.
The Sheep-Biter
[Read more…] about The Sheep-BiterA Shepherd trusted his dog with the sheep. The dog was caught biting and killing sheep and at sentencing for the crime begged for his life. Dog gone.
All criminals must be punished for crimes.
The Sow and The Cat
[Read more…] about The Sow and The CatA Sow and Cat (Dog) were discussing and comparing litters to no avail. But, the Sow got in the last word.
One with the last word has the advantage.