[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.
The Mastiff and The Goose
[Read more…] about The Mastiff and The GooseA Goose claimed a pond for she and her young and chased all comers. A Mastiff appeared to take a drink and chastised the Goose and got his drink.
Use care with bothering those bigger and stronger than you.
The Goose and The Swans
[Read more…] about The Goose and The SwansA vain Goose went around bragging about looks and even compared herself to Swans. Mistake. A Swan showed up to correct the record.
When you brag you only reveal your own faults.
The Lion, The Bear, The Monkey, and The Fox
[Read more…] about The Lion, The Bear, The Monkey, and The FoxThe Lion summoned many to his den. Bear thought it reeked and was killed for his observation. Monkey said otherwise and was killed. Fox demurred and lived.
Watch what you say in the presence of greater power.
The Oak and The Willow
[Read more…] about The Oak and The WillowIn a storm the Willow bent and survived but the Oak could not and was felled. Despite this, the Oak thought he won with an honorable death.
Meet death in an honorable way.
Genius, Virtue, and Reputation
[Read more…] about Genius, Virtue, and ReputationGenius, Virtue, and Reputation were talking about what happens when they might get lost. All had plans except Reputation which once lost is not regained.
A lost Reputation is hard to get back.