[Read more…] about The Village QuackA Village idler decided to play a trick and told people he would show a horseless wheel carriage. They came and paid. He showed a wheel-barrow.
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
The Diamond and The Glowworm
[Read more…] about The Diamond and The GlowwormA brilliant Diamond was found by a Glow-worm. The Glow-worm berated the Diamond after the sun went down and its glow faded. Diamond had the last word.
Don’t get too hung up on your own self-image.
The Hunter, The Fox, and The Tiger
[Read more…] about The Hunter, The Fox, and The TigerA Hunter dug a pit in front of a Fox’s den and put food in the pit. Fox, suspecting a trick avoided the pit. A Tiger did not and fell in. Hunter surprised!
Look before you leap.
The Redbreast and The Sparrow
[Read more…] about The Redbreast and The SparrowA singing Robin was chided by a Sparrow at his poor song. Robin replied that other birds were not around and he was doing his humble best.
There will always be a critic no matter how hard you try.
Amelia and The Spider
[Read more…] about Amelia and The SpiderAmelia was lamenting a rip in her clothes were. A Spider described how its web was swept away and rebuilt. Who spent their time better?
Don’t just sit around complaining; do something.
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.