[Read more…] about The Goat and The GoatherdA Goatherd attempted to bring a stray back to the flock. A last the Goatherd threw a stone which broke the goat’s horn. No way to keep that a secret.
Do not attempt to hide things which cannot be hid.
The Oxen and The Axles
[Read more…] about The Oxen and The AxlesThe oxen pulling a wagon were disturbed by the creaking of the wheels. Not seeing the heavy load on the wagon the oxen blamed the wheels for complaining.
Those who suffer most cry out the least.
The Farmer and The Cranes
[Read more…] about The Farmer and The CranesCranes invaded a Farmer’s field. He could drive them off with an empty sling for awhile but later had to use rocks. That’s when they learned and left.
If words are not enough, action must be taken.
The Bear and The Fox
[Read more…] about The Bear and The FoxA Bear bragged about how kind he was; he would not touch a man’s dead body. A Fox told him it would be better if he ate the dead instead of the living!
One is known by deeds, not by words.
The Farmer and The Stork
[Read more…] about The Farmer and The StorkA Farmer set nets to catch Cranes which ate seed. A Stork was with the Cranes. The Stork plead for his life. The Farmer said he gets the same punishment.
Birds of a feather flock together.
The Traveler and His Dog
[Read more…] about The Traveler and His DogA Traveler was ready for a trip and found his Dog by the door waiting for him. Dog had gotten ready first.
The slacker often blames delay on the more active.