[Read more…] about The Lion and The BullA Lion tried to trick a Bull to his lair by inviting to share a killed sheep. On approach, the Bull saw tools but no sheep and turned and left. Very wise!
When a man has both an interest and an inclination to betray us, there’s no trusting him.
A Boy and Cockles
[Read more…] about A Boy and CocklesCockles hissed in the fire. A boy theorized they hissed because their house was on fire.
Obtain facts before making an opinion.
Jupiter and Modesty
[Read more…] about Jupiter and ModestyJupiter forgot Modesty when making man and released Modesty after. Modesty agreed so long as carnal love was not present at the same time.
Modesty and carnal love cannot survive together.
A BeeMaster
[Read more…] about A BeeMasterWhile the BeeMaster was out a thief stole the empty hives. While he was pondering the theft the bees came back and started to sting him. Silly bees.
Don’t take your friends for foes.
Jupiters Wedding
[Read more…] about Jupiters WeddingJupiter invited all animals to his wedding. The tortoise was late with the excuse he was slow from home. From then on Jupiter made him carry his house.
A beggar may be as proud and as happy in a cottage, as a prince in a palace.
Jupiter and Fraud
[Read more…] about Jupiter and FraudJupiter had a potion of fraud and hypocrisy made but too much was made and the unused part went to tailors. There’s knavery in all trades; most in tailors.
It is natural to be a knave; men must rise above.