[Read more…] about The Council of HorsesA young Horse decried his servitude before the Horse Council. An elder Steed then argued that the reward is a warm stable and freedom in age. He won.
Consider all views when arguing.
The Snail And The Statue
[Read more…] about The Snail And The StatueA Snail decided to foul a statue of Venus because of the excitation it excited. A Bird assured him that the beauty will out no matter what the Snail did.
Art will shine through surface blemishes.
The Blind Hercules
[Read more…] about The Blind HerculesWhen Hercules was blind he was mocked and teased unmercifully. When he got his sight back those who mocked found that mockery was not a good idea!
Mock today and you may regret it tomorrow.
The Indian and The Frenchman
[Read more…] about The Indian and The FrenchmanAn Indian, hunting in the winter in order to rest in the summer, met a Frenchman who said he works in the summer to rest in the winter. People differ.
Custom has a mighty effect on mankind.
The Spaniel and The Mastiff
[Read more…] about The Spaniel and The MastiffA Spaniel was traveling with a Mastiff. Coming into a town the Mastiff growled and the people fell upon both dogs. The Spaniel complained to no avail.
You are known by the company you keep.
The Bee and The Cuckoo
[Read more…] about The Bee and The CuckooA Bee asked a chanting Cuckoo to cease repetition. The Cuckoo said everything the Bee does is the same. Bee responded that in art monotony must be avoided.
In works of taste and amusement, monotony is to be avoided.