[Read more…] about The Proud Lady and The CaterpillarA Lady shakes a Caterpillar from her gown while insulting it. The Caterpillar responds that soon it will be beautiful; she is beautiful only when dressed.
Be careful how you insult anyone.
The Shipwrecked Man and The Sea
[Read more…] about The Shipwrecked Man and The SeaA man was shipwrecked and blamed the sea for his troubles. The sea responded saying it was not he but the wind that should be blamed.
Use care to place your blame on the right person.
A Cunning Woman
[Read more…] about A Cunning WomanA Woman played a witch and divine oracle. When caught and sentenced to die another woman asked why the gods were easier than the judge.
Pretend to be something and pay the consequences.
A Woman and Her Two Daughters
[Read more…] about A Woman and Her Two DaughtersA Woman with two daughters buried one, and mourners were provided for the funeral. The other daughter asked about strangers. Woman said they had the money.
Professional mourners serve those who pay the most.
The Man and His Wife
[Read more…] about The Man and His WifeA hated Wife was sent to relatives as a test. She said the Shepard hated her. The Husband commented that she must also be hated by those with her all day.
Make the best of a bad situation.
A Woman and Her Hen
[Read more…] about A Woman and Her HenA Woman wanted two rather than one egg a day from her Hen. She overfed the Hen which caused the Hen to stop laying eggs entirely.
Set bounds to our desires and content ourselves when we are well.