Domestic AnimalsContentmentThe Dog and the ShadowBeware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.
Domestic AnimalsGreedThe Goose That Laid the Golden EggsGreed often overreaches itself and loses everything it has.
Wild AnimalsDeceptionThe Wolf in Sheep's ClothingAppearances can be deceiving, and those who act with malice often hide behind a facade of innocence.
Small CreaturesHumilityThe Frog and the OxIt is foolish to sacrifice one's own well-being just to imitate others or appear grander than one truly is.
Domestic AnimalsDeceptionThe Ass in the Lion's SkinAn empty disguise may fool the eyes, but it cannot hide the truth of one's nature.
Domestic AnimalsGreedThe Dog in the MangerIt is a wretched trait to begrudge others what one cannot enjoy oneself.
Wild AnimalsPrudenceThe Fox and the GoatLook before you leap, and always consider the consequences of your actions before following the advice of others.
Domestic AnimalsSelf-ControlThe Two GoatsIt is better to yield than to come to misfortune through stubbornness.
Domestic AnimalsContentmentThe Camel and ZeusBe content with what you have, for the greed for more often leads to the loss of what is already possessed.
Domestic AnimalsContentmentThe Ass and the LapdogDo not attempt to imitate others if you lack the nature and grace for it, for what is charming in one may be ridiculous in another.
Wild AnimalsContentmentThe Wolf and the House DogBetter to starve in freedom than be a fat slave in chains.
HumansWisdomThe Miller, His Son, and the DonkeyIf you try to please everyone, you will end up pleasing no one.
Domestic AnimalsDeceptionThe Donkey and the Load of SaltDo not seek to trick others, for your own cunning may eventually lead to your undoing.
Domestic AnimalsPrudenceThe Donkey and the Load of SpongesDo not seek to evade your duties through deception, for the consequences may be far heavier than the original burden.
Domestic AnimalsPrudenceThe Cat and the MiceDo not be deceived by appearances, for wisdom lies in recognizing the trickster before the trap is sprung.
Wild AnimalsHumilityThe Monkey and the CamelIt is better to be humble and content with one's own nature than to attempt to mimic others and suffer the consequences.
BirdsPrudenceThe Hen and the SwallowExperience is the best teacher, and one should not claim wisdom in matters they have not truly understood.
Domestic AnimalsWisdomThe Cock and the PearlTo the ignorant, material value is meaningless compared to the necessity of survival.
Domestic AnimalsPrudenceThe Kid and the WolfDo not be deceived by the hollow words of those who seek to do you harm.
Domestic AnimalsHumilityThe Fighting Cocks and the EaglePride often blinds us to the dangers of our own arrogance.
Domestic AnimalsPrudenceThe Horse, Hunter, and StagHe who seeks revenge for a small injury often pays a much higher price with his own freedom.
Domestic AnimalsHumilityThe MulePride often blinds us to the very qualities that define our true worth.
Wild AnimalsPerseveranceThe Hare and the HoundConfidence in one's own abilities often overcomes the intimidation of a superior opponent.
Small CreaturesHumilityThe Gnat and the BullWe are often of less importance in our own eyes than in the eyes of others.
Domestic AnimalsKindnessThe Horse and the AssA little help from a friend can prevent a great tragedy.
BirdsDeceptionThe Eagle, the Cat, and the SowBeware of those who carry tales, for their honeyed words often hide a web of deceit.
