[Read more…] about Jupiter, Neptune, Minerva, and MomusMomus was asked to judge the labors of other gods. Momus was jealous and so criticized the work of each. Jupiter saw through this and expelled him.
Judge honestly or not at all.
The Quack Frog
[Read more…] about The Quack FrogA Frog proclaimed himself a physician. A Fox asked the Frog how he can cure others when he can’t cure his own wrinkled appearance.
Physician, heal thyself.
The North Wind and The Sun
[Read more…] about The North Wind and The SunThe wind and the sun bet on which can force a man to remove a coat. The sun wins.
Kindness effects more than severity.
The Lion and Three Bulls
[Read more…] about The Lion and Three BullsA Lion wanted to dine on some bulls but they grouped together when he advanced. One day the bulls went to different fields and were eaten one by one.
Union is strength.
The Lion and The Bull
[Read more…] about The Lion and The BullA Lion tried to trick a Bull to his lair by inviting to share a killed sheep. On approach, the Bull saw tools but no sheep and turned and left. Very wise!
When a man has both an interest and an inclination to betray us, there’s no trusting him.
The Two Bags
[Read more…] about The Two BagsMen are born with two bags; one in front carrying neighbor’s faults and one behind carrying their own faults.
Men see other’s faults but not their own.