Aesop's Fables

 

Androcles and the Lion
(Moral: Gratitude is the sign of noble souls)

 

 

The Ant and the Grasshopper
(Moral: It is best to prepare for the days of necessity)

 

 

The Bear and the Two Travellers
(Moral: Misfortune tests the sincerity of friends)

 

 

The Boy Who Cried Wolf
(Moral: A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth)

 

 

The Cat and the Mice
(Moral: He who is once deceived is doubly cautious)

 

 

The Cock and the Pearl
(Moral: Precious things are for those that can prize them)

 

 

The Crow and the Pitcher
(Moral: Little by little does the trick, or Necessity is the mother of invention)

 

 

The Dog and the Bone

(Moral: By being greedy, one risks what one already has)

 

 

The Dog and the Wolf

(Moral: It is better to starve free than to be a well-fed slave)

 

 

The Dog in the Manger

(Moral: People often begrudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves)

 

 

The Farmer and the Snake

(Moral: The greatest kindness will not bind the ungrateful)

 

 

The Farmer and the Stork

(Moral: You are judged by the company you keep)

 

 

The Fisher

(Moral: When you are in a man’s power you must do as he bids you)

 

The Fox and the Crow

(Moral: Do not trust flatterers)

 

 

The Fox and the Goat

(Moral: Never trust the advice of someone in difficulties)

 

 

The Fox and the Grapes

(Moral: It is easy to despise what you cannot get)

 

 

 

The Frog and the Ox

(Moral: Not all creatures can become as great as they think)

 

 

The Frogs and the Well

(Moral: Look before you leap)

 

 

The Frogs Who Wanted a King

(Moral: Better no rule at all than a cruel rule)

 

 

The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs

(Moral: Those who want too much lose everything)

 

 

The Hare and the Tortoise

(Moral: Slow and steady wins the race)

 

 

The Lion and the Mouse

(Moral: No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted)

 

 

The Lion’s Share

(Moral: You may share the labours of the great, but you will not share the spoil)

 

 

The Mice in Council

(Moral: It is easy to propose impossible remedies)

 

 

The Mischievous Dog

(Moral: Notoriety is often mistaken for fame)

 

 

The North Wind and the Sun

(Moral: Persuasion is better than force)

 

 

The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

(Moral: Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear)

 

The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

(Moral: Appearances can be deceptive)

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