[Read more…] about The Ass Carrying The ImageAn Ass carrying a sacred Image through town thought all the bowing was for him instead of the Image. His Master set him straight with a well placed whip.
They are not wise who give to themselves the credit due to others.
The Wolf and The Shepherds
[Read more…] about The Wolf and The ShepherdsA Wolf saw Shepherds eating parts of a Sheep. The Wolf decried their actions saying they would have killed him doing the same thing.
Circumstances dictate how actions are seen.
The Rivers and The Sea
[Read more…] about The Rivers and The SeaThree Rivers started to accuse the Sea of turning their water salty and unfit. The Sea cut them off saying all they had to do was stop flowing. Hah!
Do not blame others.
The Mice and The Weasels
[Read more…] about The Mice and The WeaselsMice and Weasels were fighting. The Mice picked their bravest to lead and made them generals. Mice fled when Weasels came but generals could not. Too bad.
The more honor the more danger.
The Ass, The Cock, and The Lion
[Read more…] about The Ass, The Cock, and The LionA cock scares a Lion away; the Ass thinks it was his bray that did it and chases after. Too bad for the Ass.
False confidence often leads into danger.
The Shepherd and The Sea
[Read more…] about The Shepherd and The SeaA Shepherd saw the calm seas and wanted to sail. He sold his Sheep and got some dates to sell overseas. His ship sank in a tempest and he lost everything.
Understand what you are doing before you do it.