[Read more…] about The Blind Man and The WhelpA blind man was known to identify animals by their young. A whelp of a wolf was presented. He could not say Fox or Wolf but did say to not put with Sheep.
Evil tendencies are shown in early life.
The Geese and The Cranes
[Read more…] about The Geese and The CranesGeese landed to feed with cranes. When scared, the lighter cranes fled but the geese were caught instead.
The more vulnerable need to watch more closely.
The Fowler and The Viper
[Read more…] about The Fowler and The ViperA man walking and concentrating accidentally stepped on a viper which bit him.
Concentrate on one thing to the exclusion of others at your own peril.
Large Promises
[Read more…] about Large PromisesA sick Man promises what he doesn’t have to gods. He’s cured, then sent off for treasure. He’s captured and sold as a slave because of unfilled promises.
Do not mock the gods.
An Old Dog and His Master
[Read more…] about An Old Dog and His MasterAn Old Dog complained that as he grew older and more frail the master reproached and beat him more despite a lifetime of service.
Rewards do not always accompany a lifetime of good work.
A Gardener and His Dog
[Read more…] about A Gardener and His DogA Dog dropped into a well. When the Master reached in to get the Dog he thought the Master meant to push him further in. Stupid Dog.
Benefits are refused by those who don’t understand them.