[Read more…] about The Wolf and The SheepA Wolf asking a passing Sheep for water. The Sheep demurred saying that if he brought water he would become supper. Smart Sheep.
Judge charity requests by actions, not words.
A Man Bitten By The Dog
[Read more…] about A Man Bitten By The DogA Man bitten by a Dog was advised to feed the Dog bread soaked in the wound. Others pointed out what a bad idea it was to give the Dogs an appetite for Man.
It is unwise to reward when one should punish.
The Old Man and Death
[Read more…] about The Old Man and DeathAn Old Man was tired of picking up sticks and called on Death to take him. Death arrived and the Old Man asked him to pick up the sticks. Changed his mind.
Be careful what you wish for.
The Kid and The Wolf
[Read more…] about The Kid and The WolfA Kid on top of a house shouted at a Wolf below. The Kid could only get away with that so long as he was on the roof.
It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.
The Widow and Her Little Maidens
[Read more…] about The Widow and Her Little MaidensA widow was served by maidens awakened by a rooster. They killed the rooster. The widow then woke them earlier.
Be careful what you ask for.
The Fox and The Monkey
[Read more…] about The Fox and The MonkeyAn unqualified Monkey became king. A Fox tricked the Monkey into a trap. Monkey asked the Fox how he could do such a thing. Fox said he should have known.
A ruler needs many talents.