[Read more…] about The Two CloudsOne Cloud dark and another sparkled in the light. The lit cloud rejoiced but another Cloud pointed out that the joy would only last until the sun moved.
Joy can be fleeting.
The Owl’s Assembly Of Birds
[Read more…] about The Owl’s Assembly Of BirdsAn Owl held a party. Dove wanted to leave early but as others left and were insulted by the Owl Dove stayed and left last so no-one would hear the insult.
Slander wounds; do not berate others.
The Rivulet And The Drain
[Read more…] about The Rivulet And The DrainA Rivulet moved through much beauty and joined a stream. The two in combination flowed through worse conditions and eventually became a Foul Drain. Phew!
Keeping bad company can have fatal effects.
The Traveller And The Statue Of Opportunity
[Read more…] about The Traveller And The Statue Of OpportunityA Traveler meets a statue of Opportunity and a discussion ensues about how it got there. Opportunity said it never took any presented opportunities!
Don’t overlook opportunities.
The Favorite Horse
[Read more…] about The Favorite HorseA Horse brought the Emperor safe out of battle. The Emperor created a magnificent stable for the Horse which could not have cared less.
Happiness beyond the limits which nature has prescribed is an illusion.
The Glow-Worm
[Read more…] about The Glow-WormA Glow-worm was admired by night. He decided to come out in the day and shine but by day only looked like a normal old grub. Not so bright!
If want to move up in station you must be fully prepared.