[Read more…] about The Miller, His Son, and Their AssA Miller and his Son had an Ass. They tried to change how they moved as they met people along the road. They lost the Ass while trying to please everyone.
You can’t please everyone.
The Miser and The Magpie
[Read more…] about The Miser and The MagpieA Magpie stole gold from a Miser who said the Magpie should die for stealing. Magpie said the Miser is more guilty for secreting, not using, the gold.
Wealth not used is wealth wasted.
The Plague Among The Beasts
[Read more…] about The Plague Among The BeastsThe Beasts suffered a plague. A tribunal was to judge the most evil who would be sacrificed. The Ass, who did little wrong, was condemned and eaten. Ouch!
If you must be judged, make certain it’s before a fair judge.
The Fox, The Wolf, and The Horse
[Read more…] about The Fox, The Wolf, and The HorseFox and Wolf approached a Horse to introduce themselves and assess the prey. Horse said his name was on his hoof. Fox demurred, Wolf got kicked. Smart Fox.
Friends may turn on you.
The Hares and The Frogs
[Read more…] about The Hares and The FrogsHares were tired of being afraid. They went to drown themselves when they scared some frogs. Fear no more.
There is always someone worse off than yourself.
The North Wind and The Sun
[Read more…] about The North Wind and The SunThe wind and the sun bet on which can force a man to remove a coat. The sun wins.
Kindness effects more than severity.