[Read more…] about The Fox and The CockA Fox caught in a trap asked a passing Cock to get a stick so he can get out of the trap. Smart Cock brought the farmer who had the stick. Bye Bye Fox.
Sweet talk doesn’t always work.
Aesop and His Fellow Servants
[Read more…] about Aesop and His Fellow ServantsAesop and fellow servants readied for a trip. Aesop took the heaviest load: bread. Over time the bread was eaten and Aesop’s load reduced. Smart!
Be smart in how you select jobs.
The Ploughman and Fortune
[Read more…] about The Ploughman and FortuneA Countryman found treasure and gave thanks to the ground. Fortune came asking why he thanked the ground when Fortune would have been otherwise blamed.
Everyone is more or less master of his own fate.
The Wolves and The Sick Ass
[Read more…] about The Wolves and The Sick AssWolves hearing an Ass was sick came to the stable and asked about her health. The young Ass told them her mother was better than they hoped for.
Don’t believe all rumors.
The Fox in The Well
[Read more…] about The Fox in The WellA Fox fell into a well and could not get out. A Wolf came by and started to ask questions and feel sorry for the Fox. Fox would rather have had a rope.
Stick to the subject in order to get things done.
The Ass Eating Thistles
[Read more…] about The Ass Eating ThistlesAn Ass carrying goods to the field stopped and ate a Thistle. While most would question this, the Thistle is a favorite of the Ass.
People enjoy what they enjoy.