[Read more…] about A Woman and Her HenA Woman wanted two rather than one egg a day from her Hen. She overfed the Hen which caused the Hen to stop laying eggs entirely.
Set bounds to our desires and content ourselves when we are well.
The Crab and The Fox
[Read more…] about The Crab and The FoxA Crab left the seashore to feed in a meadow. A hungry Fox ate him up. The Crab probably should not have left the shore!
Contentment with our lot is an element of happiness.
The Crow and The Raven
[Read more…] about The Crow and The RavenThe Crow was jealous of the Raven who’s cry was taken as an omen. Crow tried to mimic the Raven but travelers saw through the ploy and ignored the Crow.
Those who assume a character which does not belong to them, only make themselves ridiculous.
The Ass and The Frogs
[Read more…] about The Ass and The FrogsAn Ass with a load of wood fell in a pond. Frogs asked why he was making such a big deal out of the fall when they live in the pond all the time.
Men often bear little grievances with less courage than they do large misfortunes.
The Goose With The Golden Eggs
[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.