All Aesop's Fables
A curated collection of Aesop's Fables with beautiful illustrations and timeless morals.
100 fables
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Wild AnimalsPrudence
The Fox and the Goat
Look before you leap, and always consider the consequences of your actions before following the advice of others.
Wild AnimalsWisdom
The Hare and His Ears
Be content with what you have, for every gift serves a purpose beyond its appearance.
BirdsHumility
The Jay and the Peacock
Fine feathers do not make a fine bird.
Wild AnimalsPrudence
The Sick Lion
Be wise enough to learn from the mistakes of others before they become your own.
Wild AnimalsDeception
The Fox Without a Tail
Do not be misled by those who try to persuade you to follow their mistakes simply because they wish to cover their own shortcomings.
Wild AnimalsDeception
The Wolf and the Lamb
Any excuse will serve a tyrant.
BirdsKindness
The Eagle and the Beetle
Even the smallest and weakest can find a way to humble the mighty.
HumansPrudence
The Farmer and the Stork
You are judged by the company you keep.
Small CreaturesContentment
The Frogs Desiring a King
Be careful what you wish for, as the change you seek may bring more trouble than the peace you currently enjoy.
Wild AnimalsWisdom
The Lion, the Fox, and the Ass
It is wise to learn from the misfortunes of others.
Domestic AnimalsSelf-Control
The Two Goats
It is better to yield than to come to misfortune through stubbornness.
Domestic AnimalsContentment
The Camel and Zeus
Be content with what you have, for the greed for more often leads to the loss of what is already possessed.