[Read more…] about The Goat and The VineA Goat hid in a vineyard until danger passed. He then nibbled on the vines who got indignant and made noises to bring the hunters back. Bye-bye Goat!
Ingratitude is dangerous.
The Astronomer
[Read more…] about The AstronomerAn Astronomer while concentrating on the stars managed to fall into a well. A neighbor pointed out he should keep his feet on the ground.
Keep one eye on the ground.
The Boy and The Nettles
[Read more…] about The Boy and The NettlesA boy brushed a Nettle and was stung. His mother told him it had stung him because he brushed it. Grasp it boldly and it will not hurt you.
Whatever you do, do it with all your might.
The Boy and The Filberts
[Read more…] about The Boy and The FilbertsA Boy grasped as many Filberts in a pitcher he could hold. His hand became stuck; a bystander pointed out he should not be so greedy to get his hand out.
Greed leads to trouble.