[Read more…] about The Oak and The WillowIn a storm the Willow bent and survived but the Oak could not and was felled. Despite this, the Oak thought he won with an honorable death.
Meet death in an honorable way.
Genius, Virtue, and Reputation
[Read more…] about Genius, Virtue, and ReputationGenius, Virtue, and Reputation were talking about what happens when they might get lost. All had plans except Reputation which once lost is not regained.
A lost Reputation is hard to get back.
The Wild and Tame Geese
[Read more…] about The Wild and Tame GeeseTwo tame Geese joined a group of wild Geese. A Fox approached and all the Geese took wing. The tame, however, were not used to flying. Fox’s supper!
Be prepared for anything.
The Beggar and His Dog
[Read more…] about The Beggar and His DogA Lord’s dependent watched kitchen help give scraps to a Beggar and his Dog. The Beggar divided the leavings much like the Lord divided his castoffs.
We are not all that different.
The Clock and The Dial
[Read more…] about The Clock and The DialA Clock bragged to a Sun Dial how it worked day and night. Just then the sun came out and the Sun Dial noted that the Clock was set wrong. Each needs each.
We depend on one another.
The Monkey Who Had Seen The World
[Read more…] about The Monkey Who Had Seen The WorldA Monkey with airs due to his association with humans went back to the forest and tried to show off for his companions there. Not a good idea!
Don’t put on airs.