[Read more…] about The Man, The Boy, and The DonkeyA man tries to take the advice of many different people regarding his donkey and ends up with the worst of the deal.
Please all, and you will please none.
The Spendthrift and The Swallow
[Read more…] about The Spendthrift and The SwallowA man saw a Swallow early in the season and sold his coat. The weather turned cold again and the man bemoaned that it would kill him and the Swallow.
Don’t draw a conclusion based on a single observation.
The Pride of The Cobler’s Dog
[Read more…] about The Pride of The Cobler’s DogA proud dog thought everyone should give way and tried to squeeze between a waggon and wall. In his haste he became paste.
Mercury and The Sculptor
[Read more…] about Mercury and The SculptorMercury visited a Sculptor to see how he was valued. Asking about other statues for value he then asked about his image. Sculptor gave it little value.
Don’t overvalue yourself.
The Lion and The Statue
[Read more…] about The Lion and The StatueA Lion sees a statue of Man defeating a Lion and comments that had a Lion carved the statue it would be different.
Truth is in the eye of the story teller.
The Man and The Satyr
[Read more…] about The Man and The SatyrA Satyr is confused by a man blowing to both heat and cool and refused to deal with him thinking he was double dealing.
Maintain a single position.