[Read more…] about The Ass, The Dog, and The WolfAn Ass was grazing while master slept. Dog wanted its meal; Ass declined. A Wolf came upon the Ass who asked the Dog for help. Help declined. Bye, bye Ass.
Give good advice as you may also have to follow it.
The Thief and The Boy
[Read more…] about The Thief and The BoyA Thief met a boy by a well who said he lost silver down the well. The Thief undressed and jumped into the well to steal it. Done; boy and clothes gone.
Every tale is not to be believed.
Aesop at Play
[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
A 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.
[Note: Also see “A Musician” (Perry #121)]
[Read more…] about The HarperDeath 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.