[Read more…] about The Generous LionA Lion was with its kill. A thief demanded half but the Lion made him go away. A traveler, respecting the Lion, left but was called back for a share.
Respecting strength can yield rewards.
The Travelers and The Plane-Tree
[Read more…] about The Travelers and The Plane-TreeTo the dismay of a Plane-Tree some men sitting under its shade talked badly about it. They got corrected.
Some men underrate their best blessings.
The North Wind and The Sun
[Read more…] about The North Wind and The SunThe wind and the sun bet on which can force a man to remove a coat. The sun wins.
Kindness effects more than severity.
Mercury and A Traveller
[Read more…] about Mercury and A TravellerA Traveler bargained safe passage with Mercury for half of any findings. He found nuts and dates and ate both leaving pits and shells for Mercury.
Peoples’ actions toward the gods differ from their words.
An Imposter to The Oracle
[Read more…] about An Imposter to The OracleA fellow tried to trick the Oracle by holding a bird under his coat and asking if it was alive or dead. The Oracle said it was whatever the man wanted.
Do not mock the gods.
An Astrologer and A Traveller
An Astrologer stumbled into a ditch while doing observations. A passer-by advised that the Astrologer should watch the ground more closely. Duh!
Do not trust a fortune teller.
[Note: Also see “The Astronomer” Perry #40]
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