[Read more…] about The Ass and The FrogsAn Ass with a load of wood fell in a pond. Frogs asked why he was making such a big deal out of the fall when they live in the pond all the time.
Men often bear little grievances with less courage than they do large misfortunes.
The Oak and The Woodcutters
[Read more…] about The Oak and The WoodcuttersAn Oak tree was cut down and split using wedges made from its own wood. The Oak lamented the fact that its own material was used against it.
Misfortunes springing from ourselves are the hardest to bear.
The Man and The Wooden God
[Read more…] about The Man and The Wooden GodA Man prayed to a wooden God to no avail. One day he threw the idol so hard it broke and inside he found coins. Strange way to answer prayers.
People expect religion to give them profit.
Apples and Horse Dung
[Read more…] about Apples and Horse DungApples and Horse Dung were washed down a stream. They mixed together until the Dung thought itself equal to the Apples. It wasn’t.
People will often think more of themselves than warranted.
An Ant Formerly A Man
[Read more…] about An Ant Formerly A ManA Man used to steal and store goods from neighbors. Jupiter turned him into an Ant but his behavior did not change.
At the root, people stay the same even if they look like they are changing.
A Daw With A String at Its Foot
[Read more…] about A Daw With A String at Its FootThe mind is responsible for our happiness. A daw has to choose between life in the wild and a life in captivity. Tough choice?
The mind is responsible for our happiness.