[Read more…] about The Hermit and The BearA Bear guarded a sleeping Hermit from flies except for one which landed on the Hermit’s nose. The Bear killed the fly but also bruised the Hermit’s face.
An imprudent friend often does as much mischief as the worst enemy.
The Mouse and The Weasel
[Read more…] about The Mouse and The WeaselA Weasel watched a Mouse go into the corn storage through a small hole. The Mouse ate so much he could not get back out without dieting. Weasel was amused.
Gluttony is a sin.
The Boys and The Frogs
[Read more…] about The Boys and The FrogsBoys playing by a pond began to throw rocks at Frogs, killing several. Frogs cried out they should stop as sport to the Boys was death to the Frogs.
Play for one may be death to another.
The Monster In The Sun
[Read more…] about The Monster In The SunAn Astronomer observed an animal on the Sun and calculated all manner of characteristics. A doubter examined the instrument. Fly on the lens. Ooops!
Extraordinary claims need extraordinary proof.
The Toad and The May-Fly
[Read more…] about The Toad and The May-FlyAn ancient Toad bragged about his background. A May-fly, born that morning, related how his life meant far more than the life of the old Toad. He was right.
Size and age don’t indicate importance.
The Chameleon
[Read more…] about The ChameleonA Chameleon assumed and was seen by others in different colors. Those who saw argued among themselves. The Chameleon, revealed, said they were all fools.
Learn diffidence and moderation in your opinions.