[Read more…] about The Lion and The EchoA Lion was disturbed by another Lion’s voice but was only an Echo of himself. A Fox pointed this out. No more fears.
Imaginary terror can seem real.
Honour, Prudence, and Pleasure
[Read more…] about Honour, Prudence, and PleasureHonour, Prudence, and Pleasure kept house until Pleasure’s activities threatened the house. Honour and Prudence went together and only invited Pleasure.
Guard against Pleasure ruining your life.
Plutus
[Read more…] about PlutusPlutus seldom came among honest men. Ask why he replied that among men there are many rogues, so it is no wonder he should miss the smaller number.
Mankind has more rogues than honest people.
The Two Thieves and The Bear
[Read more…] about The Two Thieves and The BearThieves wanted to steal a Calf in an Ox stall. One went in but was held fast. As dawn came one thief left and the other was caught – being held by a Bear.
Be prepared for the unexpected.
The Fighting Cocks and The Turkey
[Read more…] about The Fighting Cocks and The TurkeyTwo fighting Cocks battled for the least insult one to the other. A Turkey remarked how silly that they maim themselves for life over something small.
Don’t over react.
The Village Quack
[Read more…] about The Village QuackA Village idler decided to play a trick and told people he would show a horseless wheel carriage. They came and paid. He showed a wheel-barrow.
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.