[Read more…] about The Goose With The Golden EggsA man owned a goose that laid golden eggs and decided to kill it to obtain the source of gold. There wasn’t one. Too bad.
Greed often overreaches itself.
The Man and The Wooden God
[Read more…] about The Man and The Wooden GodA Man prayed to a wooden God to no avail. One day he threw the idol so hard it broke and inside he found coins. Strange way to answer prayers.
People expect religion to give them profit.
The Fisherman and The Little Fish
[Read more…] about The Fisherman and The Little FishA caught Fish pleads for life but the fisherman says no with no certainty of another.
A little thing in hand is worth more than a great thing in prospect.
The Old Lion
[Read more…] about The Old LionAn Old Lion was near death so animals that used to fear him came and abused him. Sadly, the Lion could do nothing to stop them.
Only cowards insult dying majesty.
The One-Eyed Doe
[Read more…] about The One-Eyed DoeA doe with one eye thought she was safe eating while looking shoreward but then missed the archer in the boat. Oh my!
You cannot escape your fate.
The Eagle and The Arrow
[Read more…] about The Eagle and The ArrowAn Eagle flying was hit by an Arrow. Looking back at it, the Eagle saw feathers from an Eagle on the Arrow. What a great irony!
We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction.