[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.
The Mastiff And The Curs
[Read more…] about The Mastiff And The CursA Mastiff and pups were barked at. Pup was enraged and asked why they were allowed to do that. Mastiff said without Curs there would be no Mastiff.
Without bad you cannot define good.
The Fowler and The Birds
[Read more…] about The Fowler and The BirdsA Fowler was injured and cried while killing birds. A young bird thought it was pity; an older set him straight.
Tears don’t always signify pity.
The Envious Glow-worm
[Read more…] about The Envious Glow-wormA Glow-worm was envious of a chandelier in a distant palace. Its mate knew better and cautioned to just wait. Soon the chandelier was dark and all was well.
Don’t be envious.
The Proud Lady and The Caterpillar
[Read more…] about The Proud Lady and The CaterpillarA Lady shakes a Caterpillar from her gown while insulting it. The Caterpillar responds that soon it will be beautiful; she is beautiful only when dressed.
Be careful how you insult anyone.
The Silkworm and The Spider
[Read more…] about The Silkworm and The SpiderA Spider and Silkworm were spinning. Spider bragged how fast its web was built. Silkworm pointed out her web would be treasured while Spider’s swept away.
Fine work gets preserved and treasured.