[Read more…] about The Man and The Wooden GodA Man prayed to a wooden God to no avail. One day he threw the idol so hard it broke and inside he found coins. Strange way to answer prayers.
People expect religion to give them profit.
The Peasant and The Eagle
[Read more…] about The Peasant and The EagleA Peasant freed an Eagle from a trap. Later, Eagle seeing the Peasant under an unsafe wall made Peasant chase him. When he returned, the wall had fallen.
Return favors.
A Daw With A String at Its Foot
[Read more…] about A Daw With A String at Its FootThe mind is responsible for our happiness. A daw has to choose between life in the wild and a life in captivity. Tough choice?
The mind is responsible for our happiness.
The Fox and The Woodcutter
[Read more…] about The Fox and The WoodcutterA Fox sought and was granted shelter in a home. Huntsmen asked about the Fox; the owner denied seeing one but pointed at the house. Fox lucky signal missed.
Conscience is as answerable for actions as words.
The Swan and The Goose
[Read more…] about The Swan and The GooseA Swan and Goose were raised together; one for song and one for supper. The cook picked the Swan but he sung out and saved his life.
A man cannot be too careful of what he does, where the life of any creature is in question.
The Ass and His Shadow
[Read more…] about The Ass and His ShadowA Traveler hired an Ass. The day was hot and the Traveler sat in the shadow of the Ass. The Owner argued he didn’t hire the shadow. Ass left as they argued.
In quarreling about the shadow we often lose the substance.