[Read more…] about A Dog, A Sheep, and A WolfA Dog brought court action against a Sheep for wheat borrowed but not returned. Three false witnesses testified and the Sheep lost but did nothing wrong.
Justice demands a fair court hearing.
Greed and Jealousy
[Read more…] about Greed and JealousyGreed and Jealousy in neighbors caused one to be granted twice what the other asked for. One asked for treasure but the other asked that one eye be blinded.
Vices are their own punishment.
The Creaking Wheel
[Read more…] about The Creaking WheelA Coachman noticed a creaking wheel on his wagon. He asked the wheel why it complained and it answered that was a privilege of the weak.
Complaining is the privilege of the weak.
The Power of Fables
[Read more…] about The Power of FablesDemades, an orator, tried getting people to listen but they would not until he started a fable. He stopped mid-fable chiding them for avoiding truth.
Don’t listen to fools when wisdom is available.
The Ass, The Dog, and The Wolf
[Read more…] about The Ass, The Dog, and The WolfAn Ass was grazing while master slept. Dog wanted its meal; Ass declined. A Wolf came upon the Ass who asked the Dog for help. Help declined. Bye, bye Ass.
Give good advice as you may also have to follow it.
The Thief and The Boy
[Read more…] about The Thief and The BoyA Thief met a boy by a well who said he lost silver down the well. The Thief undressed and jumped into the well to steal it. Done; boy and clothes gone.
Every tale is not to be believed.