[Read more…] about The Tree and The ReedIn a gale, a tree fell but reeds did not. It was observed that reeds can bend in the wind but trees can’t.
Obscurity often brings safety.
The Fox and The Lion
[Read more…] about The Fox and The LionA fox learns how to be comfortable around a lion. Other fables say to take care.
Familiarity breeds contempt.
The Ship and The Sailors
[Read more…] about The Ship and The SailorsSailors on a becalmed Ship threw out ballast to make the Ship faster. A gale arose and with no ballast the Ship and Sailors all perished. Too bad.
Don’t act rashly; particularly with no facts on hand.
The Eclipse
[Read more…] about The EclipseThe Moon was in Eclipse and complained to the Sun. Moon realized the Earth was the problem. Too bad!
Some things you have no control over.
The Sportsman and The Spaniel
[Read more…] about The Sportsman and The SpanielA Hunter and Spaniel were out. The Spaniel sprang both a Snipe and a covey of Partridges. The Hunter fired but missed both in his haste. Too bad!
You should never have two aims at once.
The Court of Death
[Read more…] about The Court of DeathVarious causes of death argued their case for the reward of a magic wand. Intemperance won because it was man’s friend which then invited the others in.
Evils that befall man usually have a root cause.