[Read more…] about Aesop and His Fellow ServantsAesop and fellow servants readied for a trip. Aesop took the heaviest load: bread. Over time the bread was eaten and Aesop’s load reduced. Smart!
Be smart in how you select jobs.
A Mouse and A Frog
[Read more…] about A Mouse and A FrogFrog and Mouse lived across a stream. Mouse agreed to be taken across to visit Frog. Frog gets greedy and dives; Mouse screams. Kite hears and takes both.
When fools fight others run away with the prize.
The Sheep and The Dog
[Read more…] about The Sheep and The DogSheep complained they had to pay with wool for their good life but the Dog did not have to pay. Dog pointed out without him Sheep would likely be dead.
Consider all before you judge.
The Wolf and The Ass
[Read more…] about The Wolf and The AssA new Wolf ruler was suggesting everyone share everything when an Ass made it clear he should also share the Sheep he had hid away. Ooops!
Trust but verify.
The Ploughman and Fortune
[Read more…] about The Ploughman and FortuneA Countryman found treasure and gave thanks to the ground. Fortune came asking why he thanked the ground when Fortune would have been otherwise blamed.
Everyone is more or less master of his own fate.
The Wolves and The Sick Ass
[Read more…] about The Wolves and The Sick AssWolves hearing an Ass was sick came to the stable and asked about her health. The young Ass told them her mother was better than they hoped for.
Don’t believe all rumors.