All Aesop's Fables
A curated collection of Aesop's Fables with beautiful illustrations and timeless morals.
100 fables
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HumansUnity
The Bundle of Sticks
Unity is strength.
HumansPrudence
The Milkmaid and Her Pail
Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.
HumansPrudence
The Fisherman and the Little Fish
A small gain today is better than the promise of a big one tomorrow.
Wild AnimalsPrudence
The Wolf and the Crane
Expect no reward for serving the wicked.
Small CreaturesHumility
The Frog and the Ox
It is foolish to sacrifice one's own well-being just to imitate others or appear grander than one truly is.
Wild AnimalsDeception
The Fox and the Stork
One who plays tricks must be prepared to have the same played back upon them.
HumansPerseverance
The Farmer and His Sons
Industry is itself a treasure.
Nature and ElementsHumility
The Oak and the Reeds
Better to bend with the wind than to break against it.
HumansWisdom
The Bear and the Two Travelers
A true friend is one who stands by you in times of trouble.
HumansGreed
The Miser and His Gold
Possessions are worth nothing if they are not put to good use.
Domestic AnimalsDeception
The Ass in the Lion's Skin
An empty disguise may fool the eyes, but it cannot hide the truth of one's nature.
Domestic AnimalsGreed
The Dog in the Manger
It is a wretched trait to begrudge others what one cannot enjoy oneself.