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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