[Read more…] about The Miller, His Son, and Their AssA Miller and his Son had an Ass. They tried to change how they moved as they met people along the road. They lost the Ass while trying to please everyone.
You can’t please everyone.
The Ass in The Lion’s Skin
[Read more…] about The Ass in The Lion’s SkinFine clothes may disguise, but silly words will disclose a fool. An ass decides to have fun and dresses as a lion. The ass is found out and beaten. Shame.
Fine clothes may disguise, but silly words will disclose a fool.
The Ass and The Lion Hunting
[Read more…] about The Ass and The Lion HuntingAn Ass and a Lion hunted together. Ass went into the forest and brayed to scare animals to the Lion. Asked how he did, the Lion was very sarcastic.
Don’t think too much of yourself.
The Plague Among The Beasts
[Read more…] about The Plague Among The BeastsThe Beasts suffered a plague. A tribunal was to judge the most evil who would be sacrificed. The Ass, who did little wrong, was condemned and eaten. Ouch!
If you must be judged, make certain it’s before a fair judge.
The Ass and The Gardener
[Read more…] about The Ass and The GardenerA Ass was searching for his tail near a garden. The Gardener, thinking about his plants, cut off both of the Ass’s ears. Shouldn’t have wandered about.
He who takes no reason for his guide gets into trouble.
The Discontented Ass
[Read more…] about The Discontented AssAn Ass toils the year round and each season finds the Ass tired of the work and wishing the next season came around. Full circle!
Be content with your lot.