Aesop’s Fables

I read a few of these short stories and conclude that they are simply common sense sometimes wrongly advised comments:

Each brief story (my kind of tea) is followed by a one-line takeaway: for instance

• Hercules and the Wagoner—Self-help is the best help.  Hercules would not help  a wagon owner move his wagon out of a ditch.
• Traveler and His Dog – The loiterer often blames delays on his active friend. Traveler readied himself for a trip, dog stands by the door.
• Wolf and the Crane – In serving the wicker, expect no reward for your time or efforts, be thankful you escape with your life.  Crane aided the wolf.

I think a better book to read (full of short stories, my cup  of tea) would be the Bible, where there is some benevolence, care, heart-filled concern.

Any thoughts?  I am still your friend,

Signed, Dearly Yours