[Read more…] about The Lark and Her Young OnesA Lark’s young ones wanted to know when to leave the field they were in. The mother said when the owner hires workers instead of trying to do it himself.
Self-help is the best help.
The Farmer And The Rat
[Read more…] about The Farmer And The RatA Rat and Farmer were discussing a large harvest of grain. The Farmer was bragging; the Rat said much would go to waste and should be given out.
Share and share alike.
The Farmer and His Dog
[Read more…] about The Farmer and His DogA Farmer came home to his child’s cradle overturned; the Dog near and bloody. Farmer killed the Dog then found live child and dead Snake under the cradle.
Acting in blind rage is dangerous.
The Farmer and His Three Enemies
[Read more…] about The Farmer and His Three EnemiesA Farmer caught a Wolf, Fox and Hare and heard each story of why they were on the farm. Hare was honest; the other two arrogant. Hare only went free.
The truth may set you free.
The Partial Judge
[Read more…] about The Partial JudgeA Farmer asks a judge about proper recompense for an accident against the Farmer. The Lawyer gives a fair answer; Farmer reverses conditions. Unfair now!
Even the best judges have a self-interest you must watch out for.
The Colt and The Farmer
[Read more…] about The Colt and The FarmerA well-bred Colt wasted his youth and fell into bad times. A Farmer took him in and nursed him to health and then used the racer for more menial tasks.
Doing your own thing may not be the thing to do.