[Read more…] about The Man and The SatyrA Satyr is confused by a man blowing to both heat and cool and refused to deal with him thinking he was double dealing.
Maintain a single position.
The Gnat and The Bull
[Read more…] about The Gnat and The BullA Gnat settled on a Bull. Before the Gnat left he asked the Bull if he could go. The Bull did not care as he had not even noticed the Gnat had some.
Some men are of more consequence in their own eyes than in the eyes of their neighbors.
The Miller, His Son, and Their Ass
[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 Eagle and The Daw
[Read more…] about The Eagle and The DawA Daw saw an eagle carry off a sheep and tried the same trick. The daw could not do it and got caught. Ouch.
Don’t take on more than you can accomplish.
The Mischievous Dog
[Read more…] about The Mischievous DogA bad dog was given a collar so people could be warned at his approach. The dog thought it a good thing and was proud of it. He was wrong.
Notoriety should not be mistaken for fame.
Hercules and The Wagoner
[Read more…] about Hercules and The WagonerA stuck wagoner prays to Hercules for help but receives none.
The gods help those who help themselves.