[Read more…] about Epictetus In The Fur ShopEpictetus picked a fur coat with rare lynx on one side and lamb on the other. He wore the coat with the lamb showing. That way he could appear common.
For advantage hide things you don’t want known.
The Sheep and The Bramble
[Read more…] about The Sheep and The BrambleA Sheep sheltered under a Bramble during a storm and fell asleep. On waking the Sheep found itself snared by the Bramble. Protection and fleece gone!
Protection can be fleeting.
The Wolf and The Lamb
[Read more…] about The Wolf and The LambA young Lamb encountered a Wolf outside the fence. The Wolf sweet-talked the Lamb into joining him for a nice meal of grass. The meal was Lamb instead!
There is a reason for fences; don’t stray out of bounds.
The Blind Sheep
[Read more…] about The Blind SheepA blind Sheep scheduled surgery with Oculist Owl. The Sheep asked about the world and Owl said all was the same. Sheep said stop; didn’t want to see that.
Sometimes improvements might not be considered help.
The Shepherd and The Young Wolf
[Read more…] about The Shepherd and The Young WolfA Shepherd raised a young Wolf with his Dogs. It seemed well trained but held behind and ate off the flock until found out. Shepherd hung the Wolf.
Crimes are eventually found out and prosecuted.
The Sheep and The Dog
[Read more…] about The Sheep and The DogSheep complained they had to pay with wool for their good life but the Dog did not have to pay. Dog pointed out without him Sheep would likely be dead.
Consider all before you judge.