[Read more…] about Epictetus In The Fur ShopEpictetus picked a fur coat with rare lynx on one side and lamb on the other. He wore the coat with the lamb showing. That way he could appear common.
For advantage hide things you don’t want known.
The Philosopher and Sheet of Paper
[Read more…] about The Philosopher and Sheet of PaperA Philosopher thought about a used sheet of paper and what it might have contained. Used, however, it was only useful or burning.
Make certain your first impressions are good ones.
The Goat And The Fox
[Read more…] about The Goat And The FoxA Goat and Fox argued. Goat bet its beard it was right. It was wrong and a Monkey shaved the beard and gave it to the Fox.
Have honor and pay your debts.
The Unlucky Dog
[Read more…] about The Unlucky DogA starving Dog took a piece of meat. The owner called “mad dog” after it and the crowds killed it out of ignorance.
Make the punishment fit the crime.
The Sorrel Mare And Her Master
[Read more…] about The Sorrel Mare And Her MasterA Sorrel Mare was favorite. Eventually worn out, she was sold to servants and then as a carriage horse. Master was in an accident and recognized the mare.
Don’t cast out old friends; let them live in dignity.
The Nightingale And The Sparrow
[Read more…] about The Nightingale And The SparrowA Nightingale was listening to a Shepherd play in order to learn the notes. A Sparrow chided it. Nightingale replied that nobody should stop learning.
You are never too old to learn something new.