[Read more…] about The Bee and The CuckooA Bee asked a chanting Cuckoo to cease repetition. The Cuckoo said everything the Bee does is the same. Bee responded that in art monotony must be avoided.
In works of taste and amusement, monotony is to be avoided.
The Lion and The Echo
[Read more…] about The Lion and The EchoA Lion was disturbed by another Lion’s voice but was only an Echo of himself. A Fox pointed this out. No more fears.
Imaginary terror can seem real.
Honour, Prudence, and Pleasure
[Read more…] about Honour, Prudence, and PleasureHonour, Prudence, and Pleasure kept house until Pleasure’s activities threatened the house. Honour and Prudence went together and only invited Pleasure.
Guard against Pleasure ruining your life.
Plutus
[Read more…] about PlutusPlutus seldom came among honest men. Ask why he replied that among men there are many rogues, so it is no wonder he should miss the smaller number.
Mankind has more rogues than honest people.
The Two Thieves and The Bear
[Read more…] about The Two Thieves and The BearThieves wanted to steal a Calf in an Ox stall. One went in but was held fast. As dawn came one thief left and the other was caught – being held by a Bear.
Be prepared for the unexpected.
The Fighting Cocks and The Turkey
[Read more…] about The Fighting Cocks and The TurkeyTwo fighting Cocks battled for the least insult one to the other. A Turkey remarked how silly that they maim themselves for life over something small.
Don’t over react.