[Read more…] about The Master and His DogsIn the midst of a storm the Dogs watch their Master kill his Sheep, Goats, and Oxen in order to sustain himself. The Dogs decided to be safe and leave!
He is not to be trusted as a friend who mistreats his own family.
The Playful Ass
[Read more…] about The Playful AssAn Ass started to play on the roof and broke tiles. The Owner beat him. The Ass thought it strange he could not do with yesterday a Monkey did.
People that live by example need to look closely at the example they are following.
The Widow and The Sheep
[Read more…] about The Widow and The SheepA Widow decided to shear her only Sheep. She botched the job and was berated by the Sheep.
The least outlay is not always the greatest gain.
The Stag in The Ox-Stall
[Read more…] about The Stag in The Ox-StallA stag, fleeing, hid in a stable by burying itself in the hay. Stag left a horn showing and the Master saw. No more stag.
Nothing escapes the master’s eye.
The Old Woman and The Wine-Jar
[Read more…] about The Old Woman and The Wine-JarAn Old Woman who liked wine found a wine jug by the road. She hoped it was full but it wasn’t. At least she got good memories through sniffing the jug.
The memory of a good deed lives.
A Man Bitten By The Dog
[Read more…] about A Man Bitten By The DogA Man bitten by a Dog was advised to feed the Dog bread soaked in the wound. Others pointed out what a bad idea it was to give the Dogs an appetite for Man.
It is unwise to reward when one should punish.