Aesop's Fables

The North Wind and the Sun

Persuasion is often more effective than force.

Audio: 2:26

The Travelers and the Plane Tree

Be grateful for the quiet blessings that improve our lives, even when they seem unremarkable.

Audio: 2:15

The Tortoise and the Hare

Slow and steady wins the race.

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The Tortoise and the Hare

Slow and steady wins the race.

The Fox and the Grapes

It is easy to despise what you cannot get.

The Lion and the Mouse

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

The Boy Who Cried Wolf

A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.

The Ant and the Grasshopper

It is best to prepare for the days of necessity.

The Crow and the Pitcher

Necessity is the mother of invention.